The British Empire

By: Stephen W. Sears

Narrated by: Corrie James

Here is the story of how the English acquired their vast domain; how they ruled, maintained, and exploited it; and how, within decades, they presided over its dissolution. Here are Britain's triumphs and also her stinging defeats, her heroes and her scoundrels. It is a full and fascinating chronicle of the growth of the British Empire and its people and of the impact that empire had on the rest of the world.

©2014 American Heritage (P)2017 HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books

Magnificent

My first audible book! Definitely worth it! Long book yet this is really interesting to read! Lots of interesting History to learn from this wonderful Book! The author and Narrator did amazing job!! Thanks for a great book! I would definitely recommend this book!

Very informative

This book have changed my mind regarding the colonisation. It has basically strengthened my point of view and why I for colonisation, not against it.

Excellent k review of the rise and fall of the British Empire

Excellent book. Objective balanced and informative. Great essays on Africa, India and Ireland. Highlights the historical reasons why many conflicts exist today. I particularly liked Egypt, India and Ireland…

British Empire

extremely well researched & insightful; one learns much about the course & impact of the British Empire; the narrator was pleasant

TOP KNOTCH!

Another great work by"Sears"! He has ventured forth and brought his excellence into realms beyond his usual American Civil War subject matter, which I have always enjoyed. WELL DONE! Simply Well done! And kudos to Carrie James for his pleasing audio presentation also!

Intersting but a little superficial

While it was well worth the listen and very interesting, the essays only give a cursory outline of their subjects. One gets no inside about what the Empire was like for the non white subjects, how the Empire effected anyone in England, or the economics of the empire.

Great presentation of a broad historical narrative

I think it's a credit to narrator Corrie James, that she was able to bring a consistent voice to what is a collection of essays from different authors edited by Stephen W. Sears. That's no small feat. I learned a lot about Britain and how the empire got its start and was maintained throughout WWII. I think the book falls apart a little in its explanations of how the empire itself disintegrated. But overall it's a good read. And I appreciate James' narration enough to seek out other audio books she narrates.

Very well done

A wonderful history nicely detailed. Filled with all the important facts and so very well read. A most enjoyable book