Paxman, Jeremy

Empire: What Ruling the World Did to the British

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ISBN 13:: 9780670919598
author:: Paxman, Jeremy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Viking
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 12.9 x 3.1 cm
Genre:: History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland
Condition:: New
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The British Empire was never far away. Its influence is still felt today, from the UK's very existence to the ethnic composition of our cities. From Prime Ministers' decisions to send troops to war to the way we travel and trade, the empire's legacy is everywhere. Jeremy Paxman explores the heart of empire in this acute analysis, revealing its tragedy and comedy. He examines the selection process for colonial officers, the domestic life of their wives, and the end of General Gordon of Khartoum, bringing these stories to life with wit and incisiveness. Paxman's history is a brilliant and opinionated account that sheds light on the profound and lasting effect of empire on our nation and ourselves.

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