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Empire

The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power

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Empire

Written by: Niall Ferguson
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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The British Empire was the largest in all history: the nearest thing to global domination ever achieved. The world we know today is in large measure the product of Britain's age of empire. The global spread of capitalism, telecommunications, the English language, and the institutions of representative government - all these can be traced back to the extraordinary expansion of Britain's economy, population, and culture from the 17th century until the mid-20th.

On a vast and vividly colored canvas, Empire shows how the British Empire acted as midwife to modernity. Displaying the originality and rigor that have made him the brightest light among British historians, Ferguson shows that far from being a subject for nostalgia, the story of the Empire is pregnant with lessons for the world today - in particular for the United States as it stands on the brink of a new kind of imperial power. A dazzling tour de force, Empire is a remarkable reappraisal of the prizes and pitfalls of global empire.

©2002 Niall Ferguson (P)2012 AudioGO Europe Great Britain World Africa Imperialism War British Empire Latin America England Middle Ages United Kingdom Self-Determination Royalty Military Capitalism Taxation Colonial Period Middle East Social justice Socialism European Empire
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Definitely food for thought, and without a specific agenda called for. Brilliant and fascinating

A Most Unique Viewpoint

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It’s fashionable these days to affirm a simplistic version of history, depicting it as a tale of clearcut good persons and bad persons. This book is a much-needed corrective to such simple-mindedness.

Antidote to over-simplification

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covers the extents and highs and lows of the British Empire. a recommended read for sure

great education on British colonialism

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