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by Lawrence James (Author)
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  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (2 Nov 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0349106673
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349106670
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 4.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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'A masterpiece' A N Wilson '...with this superb history of a mammoth subject his writing career has reached its apogee.' Andrew Roberts, THE TIMES 'James never loses sight of his grand design, yet he still finds room for the telling detail which illuminates and enriches a narrative" Philip Ziegler, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A stimulating book... intelligent and making no concessions to current cliche.' IRISH TIMES 'With dispassion and erudition James restores it to us mixing a pacy, lucid narrative with enlivening detail taken from political, cultural and populist sources.' EVENING STANDARD 'A pleasure to read.' SUNDAY TIMES 'The structure of the book [is] exemplary and the story unfold with magnificent force.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'What James is bests at is providing a narrative sweep of history. He has a remarkable ability to encompass a huge range of factual material. His account of the lead-up to the First World War, its aftermath, and the complexity of the colonial response to the rise of Nazism is fascinating.' INDEPENDENT 'Lawrence James has written what I have long wanted: a readable, intelligent history of the British Empire in one volume.' SPECTATOR (BOOKS OF THE YEAR) 'A thumping good read.' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY


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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book that I could not put down., 30 Aug 2001
James' reading of History and English shows throughout this book. He has chronologically portrayed the rise and fall of the British Empire with snippets of poems and literature - relevant to the time. The book gives the ignorant a good introduction to the empire and the underlying reasons for it's creation and fall. James never leaves the 'beaten track' in this narrative, but provides almost infinite ideas for further reading within this vast subject. Excellent!!!!
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90 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A well written account of a neglected history, 30 Oct 2001
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In these post imperial days it seems that we are too guilt ridden to view the history of the British Empire in context. Mr. James sets out to bring us the history of the empire in terms which though perhaps not totally impartial (he appears to believe on balance it was a good thing)are not jaundiced by dogma.
The British were never completely comfortable with the concept of empire. Driven by the two goals of trade and settlement, the British Empire almost came about by accident. Mr. James is excellent at showing how British attitudes towards empire changed throughout the imperial period. Starting from almost indifference at the beginning, to national obession by the end of the 19th century. The story of the British Empire is one which has touched the lives of almost a 1/4 of the worlds population. Mr. James makes the point that the empire might have died, but that it's influence will linger for a long while yet. A worthwhile read
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A hugely accomplished survay!, 22 Jun 2001
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The British Empire is a vast and complex historical subject. However, Lawrence James manages easily to detail its growth and decline in a manner that is not only highly informative, but thourghly enjoyable to read. His writing style is laid back and the sheer volume of historical detail he packs into every chapter is breathtaking. His selective use of seemingly insignificant anecdotes draws the reader into the book, even provoking the occasional snigger (something not always associated with history!). "The Rise and Fall of the British Empire" is a fantastic study that anybody with even a fleeting interest in Britain's Imperial history and legacy should read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
The book covers a period of around four hundred years and deals with the fluctuating fortunes of the British Empire. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good but blinkered
This is a very well written and detailed account of the empire. The writer keeps you interested and covers most of the main events very well. Read more
Published on 22 April 2006 by J. Paterson

3.0 out of 5 stars not much of a navel gaze
Anyone looking for some deep understanding of the 'fall' of the BritishEmpire will be disappointed. Some introspective view would have been anice addition. Read more
Published on 25 April 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars not much of a navel gaze
Anyone looking for some deep understanding of the 'fall' of the BritishEmpire will be disappointed. Some introspective view would have been anice addition. Read more
Published on 25 April 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious scholarship brought to life
I was lucky enough to be taught by Mr James, a wit and gentlemen of a rare order. It was a real treat reading this survey of the British Empire. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2002 by Neil Ford

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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire is a majestic sweep through four hundred years of Imperial history. Read more
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