Great Britain's geopolitical role in the global scheme of things has undergone many radical changes over the last four centuries. Once a maritime superpower and ruler of half the world, Britain's current position as an isolated, economically fragile island squabbling with her European neighbours often seems difficult to accept, if not comprehend. Spanning four centuries and six continents, Lawrence James' work examines the imperial experience and its legacy.
Bound, decorated cloth with slipcase, xxi+745pp., 18x26cm., richly illustr. in col. and b/w., in very good condition (slipcase and binding with light traces of use, spine slighly discolorated, name and date in pencil on first page). .
18x26cm
745 pp.
The Folio Society 2006 London
