The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire,9781596986299

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781596986299
ISBN10: 1596986298
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-10-24
Publisher(s): Regnery Pub
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Summary

A brawling, rambunctious history celebrating the Empire—and the intrepid empire-builders—that gave the United States, Canada, India, and Australia not just a common language, but common ideals of freedom and justice

The British Empire—the biggest empire in history—once ruled a quarter of the globe. It was built by an incredible array of swashbuckling soldiers and sailors, pirates and adventurers who finally get their due in H. W. Crocker III’s panoramic and provocative view of four hundred years of history that will delight and amuse, educate and entertain. Strap on your pith helmet for a rollicking ride through some of history’s most colorful events.
Bet your teacher never told you:

  • The Founding Fathers didn’t rebel against British imperialism; they looked forward to the transfer “of the great seat of Empire to America”
  • The original Norman English invasion of Ireland was approved by the pope
  • Sir Charles Napier, commander in chief of the British Army in India, abolished the Hindu custom of widow-burning
  • Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer’s “hearts and minds” counter- insurgency strategy was instrumental in defeating the Communists in Malaya
  • The breakup of the British Empire led Winston Churchill to conclude that he had achieved “nothing” in his life

Author Biography

H. W. Crocker III is the bestselling author of the prize-winning comic novel The Old Limey and several nonfiction histories, including Don't Tread on Me, Robert E. Lee on Leadership, Triumph, The Yanks Are Coming, The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War, and The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire. His journalism has appeared in National Review, the American Spectator, the Washington Times, and many other outlets. Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Crocker currently lives on the site of a former Confederate encampment in Virginia.

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