This Sceptred Isle (Radio Collection)
This Sceptred Isle (Radio Collection) by Christopher Lee, published by BBC Audiobooks Ltd in 2005, presents a detailed exploration of the British Empire’s history. This edition, comprising 8 pages, delves into the significant personalities, adventures, and advancements that characterized this vast empire, particularly from the mid-18th century to just before the First World War. The narrative examines the complexities of international administration and the profound effects on both the colonizers and the colonized.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of exploration and the factors that contributed to the rise and eventual decline of the British Empire. The work highlights the interplay of history and human experience, providing insights into the motivations behind imperial expansion and its lasting impact on Europe and Great Britain. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical narratives and the intricate dynamics of empire.
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The story of the British Empire is one of enormous personalities, adventure, scientific and maritime advancement, and the creation of one of the most complex international administrations the world has ever seen. This masterful work charts the history of exploration from the 16th century, but more importantly, from the mid-18th century to the period shortly before the First World War. It also looks at the immediate and long-range effects on the people themselvesthe colonized and the colonizersand why it all began to end when it did.
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Britain’s was the largest empire the world has ever known, encompassing a quarter of the world’s land mass. At his coronation, over 400 million people saluted George V. The story of the British Empire is one of enormous personalities, adventure, scientific and maritime advancement, and the creation of one of the most complex international administrations the world has ever seen. This masterful work charts the history of exploration from the 16th century, but more importantly, from the mid-18th century to the period shortly before the First World War. It also looks at the immediate and long-range effects on the people themselvesthe colonized and the colonizersand why it all began to end when it did.
About the Author
Christopher Lee is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge and the editor of Winston Churchill’s
A History of the English-Speaking Peoples.
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