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Captives (2002) (edit title/settings)

The Story of Britain's Pursuit of Empire and how its Soldiers and Civilians were Held Captive by the Dream of Global Supremacy

by Linda Colley (Author) (edit contributors)

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In this path-breaking book Linda Colley reappraises the rise of the biggest empire in global history. Excavating the lives of some of the multitudes of Britons held captive in the lands their own rulers sought to conquer, Colley also offers an intimate understanding of the peoples and cultures... read more

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The strip of sea that brought them to the shores of their new prize and the entrance to the Mediterranean is famously volatile.

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  1. Linda Colley (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Country: England
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0224059254
Page Count: 464

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  1. 0309, 
  2. britain, 
  3. empire, 
  4. history, 
  5. identity, 
  6. imperialism 

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