Empire: The Rise and Demise of

Ferguson, Niall

ISBN 10: 0465023282 / ISBN 13: 9780465023288

Editore: Basic Books, 2003

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Riassunto:

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 on such topics as economic globalization, the communications revolution, the racial components of North America, humanitarianism, and democracy. 60,000 first printing.

Informazioni sugli autori:

Niall Ferguson is Fellow and Tutor in Modern History at Jesus College, Oxford. He is the author of Paper and Iron, The House of Rothschilds, and The Pity of War ). He writes regularly for the Times Literary Supplement, and lives in Oxford.

Niall Ferguson is Professor of Political and Financial History at Oxford University and Visiting Professor of Economics at the Stern Business School, New York University.

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Titolo: Empire: The Rise and Demise of
Casa editrice: Basic Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2003
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Good