The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire Contributor(s): Crocker, H. W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596986298 ISBN-13: 9781596986299 Publisher: Regnery Publishing OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism - Political Science | Colonialism & Post-colonialism |
Dewey: 909.097 |
LCCN: 2011040172 |
Series: Politically Incorrect Guides (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 7.28" W x 8.98" (1.48 lbs) 384 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A brawling, rambunctious history celebrating the Empire--and the intrepid empire-builders--that gave the United States, Canada, India, and Australia not just a common language, but common ideals of freedom and justice The British Empire--the biggest empire in history--once ruled a quarter of the globe. It was built by an incredible array of swashbuckling soldiers and sailors, pirates and adventurers who finally get their due in H. W. Crocker III's panoramic and provocative view of four hundred years of history that will delight and amuse, educate and entertain. Strap on your pith helmet for a rollicking ride through some of history's most colorful events. Bet your teacher never told you:
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