[PDF] The British Empire In 100 Facts eBook

Author : Jem Duducu
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,11 MB
Release : 2014-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1445643995

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Discovering major historical topics through the history behind the facts. The story of the British Empire told in bitesize chunks

Author : Steele PHILIP
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 48,98 MB
Release : 2018-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781786176110

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Pocket Edition 100 Facts British History is bursting with 100 awesome facts, great images and activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the history of Great Britain. Kids learn more easily with bitesized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts British History includes key topics about the British Empire's history in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs to give context to history for kids. A great-value introduction to British history books for kids aged 7+ years.

Author : John Darwin
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2012-09-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1846146712

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A both controversial and comprehensive historical analysis of how the British Empire worked, from Wolfson Prize-winning author and historian John Darwin The British Empire shaped the world in countless ways: repopulating continents, carving out nations, imposing its own language, technology and values. For perhaps two centuries its expansion and final collapse were the single largest determinant of historical events, and it remains surrounded by myth, misconception and controversy today. John Darwin's provocative and richly enjoyable book shows how diverse, contradictory and in many ways chaotic the British Empire really was, controlled by interests that were often at loggerheads, and as much driven on by others' weaknesses as by its own strength.

Author : Peter Clarke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 30,47 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1596917423

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A sweeping, brilliantly vivid history of the sudden end of the British empire and the moment when America became a world superpower. "I have not become the King's First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire." Winston Churchill's famous statement in November 1942, just as the tide of the Second World War was beginning to turn, pugnaciously affirmed his loyalty to the world-wide institution that he had served for most of his life. Britain fought and sacrificed on a worldwide scale to defeat Hitler and his allies-and won. Yet less than five years after Churchill's defiant speech, the British Empire effectively ended with Indian Independence in August 1947 and the end of the British Mandate in Palestine in May 1948. As the sun set on Britain's Empire, the age of America as world superpower dawned. How did this rapid change of fortune come about? Peter Clarke's book is the first to analyze the abrupt transition from Rule Britannia to Pax Americana. His swiftly paced narrative makes superb use of letters and diaries to provide vivid portraits of the figures around whom history pivoted: Churchill, Gandhi, Roosevelt, Stalin, Truman, and a host of lesser-known figures though whom Clarke brilliantly shows the human dimension of epochal events. The Last Thousand Days of the British Empire is a captivating work of popular history that shows how the events that followed the war reshaped the world as profoundly as the conflict itself.

Author : Philip Steele
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,54 MB
Release : 2022-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781789892598

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The fantastically successful 100 Facts series takes a tour of British history, from Stone Age times through to the modern age. Discover masses of information about Celts and Romans, knights and castles, kings and queens, and battles and wars. Covering a wide range of topics from life in the Middle Ages to the might of the Victorian Empire, exactly 100 numbered facts will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Packed with beautiful artwork, and featuring fun panels containing activities, quizzes and hilarious cartoons, 100 Facts is the perfect introduction to this fascinating topic.

Author : Jeremy Paxman
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 27,60 MB
Release : 2011-10-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0670919608

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From the bestselling author of The English comes Empire, Jeremy Paxman's history of the British Empire accompanied by a flagship 5-part BBC TV series, for readers of Simon Schama and Andrew Marr. The influence of the British Empire is everywhere, from the very existence of the United Kingdom to the ethnic composition of our cities. It affects everything, from Prime Ministers' decisions to send troops to war to the adventurers we admire. From the sports we think we're good at to the architecture of our buildings; the way we travel to the way we trade; the hopeless losers we will on, and the food we hunger for, the empire is never very far away. In this acute and witty analysis, Jeremy Paxman goes to the very heart of empire. As he describes the selection process for colonial officers ('intended to weed out the cad, the feeble and the too clever') the importance of sport, the sweating domestic life of the colonial officer's wife ('the challenge with cooking meat was "to grasp the fleeting moment between toughness and putrefaction when the joint may possibly prove eatable"') and the crazed end for General Gordon of Khartoum, Paxman brings brilliantly to life the tragedy and comedy of Empire and reveals its profound and lasting effect on our nation and ourselves. 'Paxman is witty, incisive, acerbic and opinionated . . . In short, he carries the whole thing off with panache bordering on effrontery' Piers Brendon, Sunday Times 'Paxman is a magnificent historian, and Empire may be remembered as his finest work' Independent on Sunday Jeremy Paxman was born in Yorkshire and educated at Cambridge. He is an award-winning journalist who spent ten years reporting from overseas, notably for Panorama. He is the author of five books including The English. He is the presenter of Newsnight and University Challenge and has presented BBC documentaries on various subjects including Victorian art and Wilfred Owen.

Author : Matt Curtis
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 37,49 MB
Release : 2015-08-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781516987634

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Welcome to the Legends Of History series!Bestselling children's author Matt Curtis presents "Legends of History: Fun Learning Facts About BRITISH EMPIRE". This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about a range of subjectsPerfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!)Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * What Was The British Empire? * How Big Was The British Empire? * When Was The British Empire At The Height Of Its Power? * What Was Empire Day? * How Did India Become Part Of The British Empire? ..and MUCH more!We loved making this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too.Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store.Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.PLEASE leave an honest review after reading this book! It REALLY helps us to understand what you would like to see and read about! Thank you.