Three Victories and a Defeat: The Rise and Fall of the First British Empire, 1714-1783 Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Three Victories and a Defeat: The Rise and Fall of the First British Empire, 1714-1783 Book

Tells the story of Britain's scramble to world power in the 18th century and how, through hubris and incompetence, it lost almost everything it had gained.Read More

from£15.29 | RRP: £12.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £8.00
  • Foyles

    This highly original, extremely enjoyable book tells the story of Britain's extraordinary scramble to world power in the 18th century and how, through hubris and incompetence, it lost almost everything it had gained. Whilst Britain was an important European power, few would have expected her global preeminence by 1760, but as Brendan Simms shows with great flair and originality, Britain had a crucial card to play. It was the joining of the British crown to Hanover that gave Britain two empires: one scattered around the world and another - the more important of the two - firmly locked into Germany. Having created a new empire Britain then spectacularly lost it, this time because of its chaotic failure to maintain its European alliances. This is an epic and often unexpected story, and Simms tells it brilliantly.

  • 0140289844
  • 9780140289848
  • Brendan Simms
  • 31 July 2008
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 600
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.