Author : H. W. Crocker
Release : 2011-10-24
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 837/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire by : H. W. Crocker
Download or read book Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire written by H. W. Crocker. This book was released on 2011-10-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
