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The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire, 17811997,New
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A Magisterial Work Of Narrative History, Hailed In Britain As The Best Onevolume Account Of The British Empire And An Outstanding Book (The Times Literary Supplement).After The American Revolution, The British Empire Appeared To Be Doomed. But Over The Next 150 Years It Grew To Become The Greatest And Most Diverse Empire The World Has Ever Seenranging From Canada To Australia To China, India, And Egyptseven Times Larger Than The Roman Empire At Its Apogee. Britannia Ruled The Waves And A Quarter Of The Earth.Yet It Was Also A Fundamentally Weak Empire, As Piers Brendon Shows In This Vivid And Sweeping Chronicle. Run From A Tiny Island Base, The British Empire Operated On A Shoestring With The Help Of Local Elites. It Enshrined A Belief In Freedom That Would Fatally Undermine Its Authority. Spread Too Thin, And Facing Wars, Economic Crises, And Domestic Discord, The Empire Would Vanish Almost As Quickly As It Appeared.Within A Generation, The Mighty Structure Collapsed, Sometimes Amid Bloodshed. This Rapid Demise Left Unfinished Business In Rhodesia, The Falklands, And Hong Kong. It Left An Array Of Dependencies And A Ghost Of An Empire Overshadowed By A Rising America. Above All, It Left A Contested Legacy: At Best, A Sporting Spirit, A Legal Code, And A Nearuniversal Language; At Worst, Failed States And Internecine Strife.Brendon Tells This Story With Brio And Brilliance; Covering A Vast Canvas, He Fills It With Vivid Firsthand Accounts Of Life In The Colonies And Intimate Portraits Of The Sometimes Eccentric British Officials Who Administered Them. It Is All Herefrom Brief Lives To Telling Anecdotes To Comic Episodes To Symbolic Moments. Panoramic In Scope And Riveting In Detail, This Is Narrative History At Its Finest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997'? A: The main theme of this book is the rise and fall of the British Empire, exploring how it expanded after the American Revolution and ultimately faced decline due to various internal and external pressures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is Piers Brendon, a noted historian and biographer, recognized for his in-depth analysis of British history and the British Empire.
- Q: What is the page count and binding type of this book? A: This book has 816 pages and is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Decline and Fall of the British Empire' published? A: The book was published on October 28, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive narrative history and analysis of the British Empire, making it valuable for students and researchers.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in history, particularly British history, and those looking to understand the complexities of the British Empire's impact globally would enjoy this book.
- Q: Does the book contain firsthand accounts or primary sources? A: Yes, the book includes vivid firsthand accounts and intimate portraits of British officials and life in the colonies, enriching its narrative.
- Q: Is there an index or bibliography included in the book? A: Yes, the book typically includes an index and bibliography, which aids in further research and referencing.
- Q: What makes this book stand out among other histories of the British Empire? A: This book is praised for its narrative style, depth of research, and ability to present a balanced view of both the achievements and failures of the British Empire.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in history? A: Absolutely, this book makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in history, particularly those who appreciate detailed narratives and historical analyses.