The British Empire: My Five Favourite Factual Books [Episode 165]

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The British Empire is scarcely taught in schools in modern Britain, yet many of us Brits have personal connections to it. Learning about our individual heritage can connect us to a wider national and global story. Here, I talk about my own interest, my travels to places once ruled by the UK, and the five books that helped inform me on the reality of Empire. I give the recommendations from around the ten-minute mark, with readings and reviews. Each have their own strengths, and weaknesses. If you read any one them, I hope you find it informative and enjoyable.
'The Rise and Fall of the British Empire (www.amazon.co....) ' by Lawrence James
'Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World (www.amazon.co....) ' by Niall Ferguson
'Pax Britannica (www.amazon.co....) ' by Jan Morris
'The Great Game (www.amazon.co....) ' by Peter Hopkirk
'Empire of the Seas: How the Navy forged the modern world (www.amazon.co....) ' by Brian Lavery
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Great Stuff! Unfortunately the British Empire has been painted in a negative light by modern academics. I'm currently studying the British Empire for my A-level exams this summer. I Have read Lawrence James and Niall Ferguson's books. I'd also recommend Kwasi Kwarteng's book 'Ghost of Empire', it's slightly negative yet an enjoyable read nonetheless.

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Hi, thank you for your recommendation of 'Ghost of Empire', I shall have to check it out. I was also drawn to reading on this topic, as it was so little covered in school, and I noted a slant from many academics who hadn't studied it in great detail. Wishing you all the best for your A-Levels this summer.