The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire

By Robert Briffault

Book Overview

The Decline and Fall of the British Empire is a historical book written by Robert Briffault that provides a comprehensive account of the decline and eventual collapse of the British Empire. The book covers the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, exploring the various factors that led to the empire's decline, including economic, political, and social factors.Briffault examines the role of the British government, military, and society in the empire's decline, as well as the impact of World War I and II on the empire's fortunes. He also discusses the rise of nationalism and anti-colonial movements in the colonies, and the challenges faced by the British in maintaining control over their vast empire.The book offers a detailed analysis of the various factors that contributed to the decline of the British Empire, including the rise of other world powers, such as the United States and Germany, and the changing global political and economic landscape. Briffault also explores the legacy of the British Empire and its impact on the world today.Overall, The Decline and Fall of the British Empire is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most significant events in modern history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, imperialism, and the global political landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258057255
• ISBN13: 9781258057251
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"