Empire
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The British Empire was the largest in all history: the nearest thing to global domination ever achieved. The...
Published By Basic Books
Format Paperback
Category
Number Of Pages 400
Publication Date 04/14/2004
ISBN 9780465023295
Dimensions 6 inches x 9.25 inches
A New York Times Notable Book
"Scrupulous scholarship [and] a rattling good tale."—Wall Street Journal
"A concise and lucid exposition...Popular history at its best."—Washington Post
"Ferguson...is a wonderfully fluent writer, weaving telling details and vivid anecdotes seamlessly into his narrative."—New York Times
"An entertaining, engaging romp through four centuries of British imperialism."—Los Angeles Times
"Fluently written, engaging...Empire is a model of how to do popular history."—The Economist