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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

by Lawrence James
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"A stylish, intelligent and readable book." —The New York Times Book Review
Birthed as a maritime superpower, the ruler of half the globe, Britain today finds itself in a precarious position, often stirring conflict within its European kin. This book provides a nuanced reflection of Britain's tumultuous transition from a globally dominant empire to an economically fragile island.
In The Rise and Fall of the British Empire, Lawrence James has written a comprehensive, perceptive, and insightful history of the British Empire. Spanning the years from 1600 to the present day, this critically acclaimed book combines detailed scholarship with readable popular history.

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Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group

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  • Release date: September 15, 1997

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  • ISBN: 9781466842137
  • Release date: September 15, 1997

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  • ISBN: 9781466842137
  • File size: 3745 KB
  • Release date: September 15, 1997
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History Nonfiction

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English

"A stylish, intelligent and readable book." —The New York Times Book Review
Birthed as a maritime superpower, the ruler of half the globe, Britain today finds itself in a precarious position, often stirring conflict within its European kin. This book provides a nuanced reflection of Britain's tumultuous transition from a globally dominant empire to an economically fragile island.
In The Rise and Fall of the British Empire, Lawrence James has written a comprehensive, perceptive, and insightful history of the British Empire. Spanning the years from 1600 to the present day, this critically acclaimed book combines detailed scholarship with readable popular history.

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History Nonfiction
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