John Darwin's After Tamerlane, a sweeping six-hundred-year history of empires around the globe, marked him as a historian of "massive erudition" and narrative mastery. In Unfinished Empire, he marshals his gifts to deliver a monumental one-volume history of Britain's imperium-a work that is sure to stand as the most authoritative, most compelling treatment of the subject for a generation.
A unique insight into British life and culture. Contains eight factual reports, introduced by a presenter: An introduction to Britain, Schools, Food, Home, Sport, Festivals, Pop, and London - the reports combine factual information with some semi-dramatized scenes. As a supplement to any beginner to pre-intermediate course for lower secondary students, as cultural background material. Level: Beginner to Pre-Intermediate
Few nations offer a literary legacy as impressive as that of Great Britain. For more than 1,500 years, the literature of this tiny island has taught, nurtured, thrilled, outraged, and humbled readers both inside and outside its borders. Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen, Swift, Conrad, Wilde—the roster of British writers who have made a lasting impact on literature is remarkable. More importantly, Britain's writers have long challenged readers with new ways of understanding an ever-changing world.
Has there ever been a more unlikely war than the American Revolution?
Why did those 13 colonies, with nothing resembling a unified and trained army, and with no navy to speak of, believe they could defeat the most powerful nation on the planet?
And why was Britain, no matter how powerful, confident it could prevail despite these burdens:
If you enjoy finding out more about our country's rich history, then you'll love Britain magazine. Learn more about our kings and queens, heroes and villains, castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline... and so much more besides. Each issue is packed with features that showcase Britain at her best – and full of ideas on where to go, what to see and where to stay.Britain - January February 2013
TTC - American Revolution
