Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire Tapa blanda - 2003

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US: Penguin, 2003. Paperback. Good. The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris, recreate s the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour. This classic work of history portrays a nation at the very heig ht of its vigour and self-satisfaction, imposing on the rest of the world i ts traditions and tastes, its idealists and rascals. The Pax Britannica Trilogy also includes Heaven's Command: An Imperial Prog ress and Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat. Together these three w orks of history trace the dramatic rise and fall of the British Empire, fro m the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. Jan Morris is world-renowned for her collection of travel writing and reportage, spanning over five decades and including such titles as Ven ice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, A Writer's World and most recent ly, Contact! 'In… Leer más

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Faber & Faber, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Faber Faber Inc, 2003. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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