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The imperial achievement:

the rise and transformation of the British Empire
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Penguin Books, 1977 - History - 592 pages

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Review: The Imperial Achievement: The Rise and Transformation of the British Empire

User Review  - Trevor - Goodreads

This is a good survey of the British Empire but it should be read with a grain of salt. As the title suggests, it is essentially a celebration of the Empire. The author, writing in 1974, sought to ... Read full review

Review: The Imperial Achievement: The Rise and Transformation of the British Empire

User Review  - Briapedia - Goodreads

The best book I've read encompassing the entire timeline of the British Empire. I especially enjoyed the numerous footnotes suggesting related books for greater depth on certain topics. A great read. Read full review

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Introduction
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The Island Base
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