The Rise and Fall of the British Empire (Paperback)
Great Britain's geopolitical role has undergone many changes over the last four centuries. Once a maritime superpower and ruler of half the world, Britain now occupies an isolated position as an economically fragile island often at odds with her European neighbors.
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.
“This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book.” —The New York Times Book Review
“This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book.” —The New York Times Book Review
“A reliable, well-balanced and well-written account that should enlighten and entertain lay readers who wish to learn more about an empire that in its high noon was more extensive, more populous, and arguably more influential that that of Rome.” —The Washington Post Book World
“There is not a dull page in this book.” —The Washington Times
“A sprawling and complex subject handled with admirable style and selectivity.” —A.N. Wilson, author of Eminent Victories and Jesus: A Life
“An excellent work of popular history...fluid, accessible and personalized.” —Booklist