Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power

A narrative history profiles the British Empire as a "cradle of modernity," tracing the expansion of Britain's economy, population, and culture during the last four centuries and continuing with discussions of such topics as economic globalization, the communications revolution, the racial components of North America, humanitarianism, and democracy. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

• | Author: Niall Ferguson
• | Publisher: Basic Books
• | Publication Date: April 14, 2004
• | Number of Pages: 400 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0465023290
• | ISBN-13: 9780465023295