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Empire
How Britain Made the Modern World
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Shows how a gang of buccaneers and gold-diggers from a rainy island in the North Atlantic came to build the most powerful empire in all history, how it ended, and how - for better or worse - it made our world what it is today.
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Niall Ferguson's Empire takes readers on a riveting journey through the highs and lows of the British Empire, offering a bold reinterpretation of its impact on the modern world. This enthralling narrative captures the essence of the excitement, brutality, and adventure that characterised the British Empire's expansion from the late 16th century to its zenith in the 19th century, and its eventual decline in the 20th century.
Ferguson's work is more than just a historical account; it is a sweeping analysis that challenges widely-held perceptions by arguing that the empire was one of the greatest forces of modernisation ever seen. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Ferguson illustrates how the British Empire, driven by the power of steam, telegraph, military innovation, engineering prowess, missionary zeal, and waves of settlers, laid the groundwork for the phenomenon we now call globalisation.
The book vividly portrays the profound transformations brought about by the British Empire, including the spread of industrial technology, the creation of global trade networks, and the establishment of a common legal and linguistic framework in many regions of the world. Ferguson also touches on the darker aspects of the empire, acknowledging the conflicts, exploitation, and cultural upheaval that accompanied its expansion.
Through a vast canvas, Ferguson examines pivotal events and figures that defined the British Empire, from its early forays into America and India to the climactic battles in Africa and the Middle East. His insightful analysis offers a nuanced view of historical developments, making Empire a compelling read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the roots of contemporary globalisation.
Empire is praised for its thorough research, engaging narrative, and thought-provoking reinterpretation of one of history's most formidable empires. By blending academic rigour with accessible prose, Niall Ferguson presents a masterful account that remains essential reading for those seeking to understand the complex legacy of the British Empire.
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Empire by Niall Ferguson receives praise for its comprehensive analysis and engaging narrative on the British Empire's history. Critics appreciate Ferguson's ability to balance detailed research with accessible writing, though some find his interpretations controversial.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141037318
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Niall Ferguson is one of Britain's most renowned historians. He is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a senior faculty fellow of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard, and a visiting professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing. He is the author of fifteen books, including The Pity of War, The House of Rothschild, Empire, Civilization and Kissinger, 1923-1968- The Idealist, which won the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Prize. He is an award-making filmmaker, too, having won an international Emmy for his PBS series The Ascent of Money. His many other prizes include the Benjamin Franklin Prize for Public Service (2010), the Hayek Prize for Lifetime Achievement (2012) and the Ludwig Erhard Prize for Economic Journalism (2013). He was named Columnist of the Year at the 2018 British Press Awards.
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