commonwealth countries

Covers the history of the British Empire from 1600 to the present day, and its transition from ruler of half the world to its current status of isolated, economically fragile island.

Examines the events leading to expansion of the British Empire and the variety of reasons for its eventual decline in the twentieth century.

Covers the history of the British Empire from the American Revolution to the last stages of the Empire in the late twentieth century including questions of economics, politics, art, language, culture, and the formation of nations.

Chronicles the history of the British Empire from 1781 to 1997, discussing how the empire recovered from its loss in the American Revolution to develop interests and colonies throughout the globe, and identifying the weaknesses that led to its decline following World War II.

Brief text and numerous illustrations trace the history, major events, leading personalities and important trends of the first 70 years of the twentieth century.