The illustrated rise & fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James Helen

Title: The illustrated rise & fall of the British Empire Format: Hardback Type: BOOK Edition: Abridged ed Publisher: Little, Brown UK Release Date: 20010228 Language: English

Spanning four centuries and six continents, this survey examines the imperial experience and its legacy with tremendous verve. Informed, comprehensive and perceptive, it is the essential summary of the era.