The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James
Great Britain's geopolitical role in the global scheme of things has undergone many radical changes over the last four centuries. Once a maritime superpower and ruler of half the world, Britain's current position as an isolated, economically fragile island squabbling with her European neighbours often seems difficult to accept, if not comprehend. Spanning four centuries and six continents, Lawrence James' work examines the imperial experience and its legacy. In this new edition his original work has been abridged and illustrated with photographs, paintings and ephemera to create a comprehensive summary of the era.
A masterpiece - A N Wilson..with this superb history of a mammoth subject his writing career has reached its apogee. - Andrew Roberts, THE TIMESJames never loses sight of his grand design, yet he still finds room for the telling detail which illuminates and enriches a narrative - Philip Ziegler, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Lawrence James was a founder member of York University and then took a research degree at Merton College, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career he has emerged as one of the outstanding narrative historians of his generation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316851473 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316851477 |
| Title | The Rise and Fall of the British Empire |
| Author | Lawrence James |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 1995-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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