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The First British Empire is an authoritative, highly readable and substantial account of the origins, growth and transformation of the British Empire from its European beginnings until the aftermath of the American Revolution.

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'John Oliphant manages to sustain an engaging narrative throughout the book, which is packed with surprising details, which I recommend to anyone with an interest in the history of the British empire.' -- The Writing Desk, October 2023
'Focussing on a vast topic, historian John Oliphant, nevertheless includes a wealth of detail. This is not a book that rewards the skim-reader, but for those taking the time it provides a large backdrop, upon which numerous chapters from history are narrated (giving rise to lots of ‘Ahah – so that’s how/where that fits in to history’ moments).' -- Family Tree Magazine, December 2023

The First British Empire

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      Publisher Amberley Publishing
      Published 15 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9781445696805
      978-1445696805
      ISBN-10 1445696800
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The First British Empire is an authoritative, highly readable and substantial account of the origins, growth and transformation of the British Empire from its European beginnings until the aftermath of the American Revolution.

      Trade Review
      'John Oliphant manages to sustain an engaging narrative throughout the book, which is packed with surprising details, which I recommend to anyone with an interest in the history of the British empire.' -- The Writing Desk, October 2023
      'Focussing on a vast topic, historian John Oliphant, nevertheless includes a wealth of detail. This is not a book that rewards the skim-reader, but for those taking the time it provides a large backdrop, upon which numerous chapters from history are narrated (giving rise to lots of ‘Ahah – so that’s how/where that fits in to history’ moments).' -- Family Tree Magazine, December 2023

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