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Liked It “I'm not certain I entirely agree with all of Ferguson's conclusions, but even so, I profited greatly from his examination of the British Empire. Thought-provoking and well-written. Recommended for ages 16+ (Mature themes, some strong language)” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An interesting book, narrating the rise and fall of British Empire. As it says in the book ... "the foundation of the empire had been economic and those foundations had simply been eaten up by cost of war" (p 354). Imperialism worked by expanding its territories in order to exist/survive. At certain points, its vastness had to be paid by huge costs, hence the economic advantages will start to wane. By mid of twentieth century, British Empire met the same fate as her predecessor, the Roman Empire.”
Antonius B. de Rozari wrote this review Friday, March 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm not certain I entirely agree with all of Ferguson's conclusions, but even so, I profited greatly from his examination of the British Empire. Thought-provoking and well-written. Recommended for ages 16+ (Mature themes, some strong language)”
the Ink Slinger wrote this review Sunday, January 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great history, though it ends very quickly once we get past WWII”
Julie P wrote this review Sunday, August 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Currently on page 45...”
Kelso wrote this review Saturday, August 6, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The author is trying to justify a lot of wrongs committed by the British under the guise of "good deeds" of the British empire.”
Dayanand Kamath wrote this review Tuesday, July 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ An important new work of synthesis and revision, Empire argues that the world we know today is in large measure the product of Britain's Age of Empire. The spread of capitalism, the communications revolution, the notion of humanitarianism, and the institutions of parliamentary democracy-all these can be traced back to the extraordinary expansion of Britain's economy, population, and culture from the seventeenth century until the mid-twentieth. On a vast and vividly colored canvas, Empire shows how the British Empire acted as midwife to modernity. Displaying the originality and rigor that have made him the brightest light among British historians, Ferguson shows that the story of the Empire is pregnant with lessons for today-in particular for the United States as it stands on the brink of a new era of imperial power, based once again on economic and military supremacy.”
ashokha wrote this review Wednesday, May 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really enjoyed this succinct and interesting history of the British Empire. Put many things into perspective for me.”
John Gilchrist wrote this review Monday, May 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Extraordinary scholarship and well told”
Sushil wrote this review Saturday, October 2, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read everything Niall Ferguson writes. Period. Lessons from a former empire as the US stares down a long unwinding of former greatness.”
Doug B wrote this review Tuesday, August 24, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Its very hard to talk about the pros of colonialism and imperialism. The burgeoning growth of the EMPIRE; Britain and the marvels of how a select civilization managed to control nearly the entire world.
Adithya V wrote this review Saturday, November 21, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Purely for history lovers who are fascinated with the mysteries of an Empire which rose from ashes and ultimately crumbled. Or did it?
An articulation of History's prodigal daughter ; BRITAIN.”
