James, Lawrence
The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349106670
- author:
- James, Lawrence
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 20.1 x 3.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Colonization & independence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James This comprehensive history spans four centuries and six continents, exploring the British Empire's expansion from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The narrative is intertwined with analysis and revealing eyewitness quotations, offering a keen insight into the minds of those involved in shaping the Empire. Consistent themes emerge throughout, including the pursuit of profit, moral misgivings, domestic developments that drove imperial expansion, and the sense of national and personal destiny felt by the empire-builders. James' survey provides a thorough examination of the imperial experience and its legacy, offering a perceptive and informed portrait of the era. A valuable contribution to our understanding of the British Empire, this book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often contradictory forces that shaped the world we live in today.
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