Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire, Vol 2 Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Mor

Description: Pax Britannica by Jan Morris The second instalment in Jan Morriss classic Pax Britannica Trilogy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jan Morris recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour. This classic work of history portrays a nation at the very height of its vigour and self-satisfaction, imposing on the rest of the world its traditions and tastes, its idealists and rascals. Notes The second installment of Jan Morriss classic Empire Trilogy. Author Biography Jan Morris was born in Somerset in 1926 and received her B.A. in 1951 and her M.A. in 1961, both from Christ Church, Oxford. Dubbed the Flaubert of the jet age by Alistair Cooke, and perhaps the best descriptive writer of our time by Rebecca West, Jan Morris has written studies of Venice, Oxford, Manhattan, Sydney, Hong Kong, Spain and Wales. She is the author of the Pax Britannica trilogy about the British Empire, two autobiographical books, six volumes of collected travel essays and a novel. Promotional The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris captures the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897 and portrays the confusion of a nation filled with poverty and squalor, brilliance and splendour. Long Description The second instalment in Jan Morriss classic Pax Britannica Trilogy. Jan Morris recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour. This classic work of history portrays a nation at the very height of its vigour and self-satisfaction, imposing on the rest of the world its traditions and tastes, its idealists and rascals. Promotional "Headline" The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris captures the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897 and portrays the confusion of a nation filled with poverty and squalor, brilliance and splendour. Details ISBN057129071X Author Jan Morris Year 2012 ISBN-10 057129071X ISBN-13 9780571290710 Media Book Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 909.0971241 Birth 1926 Short Title PAX BRITANNICA Language English Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Replaces 9780571194674 Format Paperback Edition 2nd Subtitle The Climax of an Empire, Vol 2 Pax Britannica Trilogy Pages 560 UK Release Date 2012-10-04 AU Release Date 2012-10-04 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2012-10-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45075415;

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