An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British Empire for readers aged 9+, from Sathnam Sanghera, bestselling author of Empireland. You’ve probably heard the word ’empire’ before – in history class about the Romans, perhaps, or in Star Wars. But what about the British Empire? What was it, why do we hear so little about it, and why does it still matter today? This book answers all the important questions. It explores how Britain’s empire once made it the most powerful nation on earth – and shows how it still shapes everyday life in ways that might surprise you, from the words we use and the food we eat to the sports we play and every grown-up’s inexplicable need for a cup of tea. ‘I’ve resisted suggestions that I write a kids’ book on empire on the grounds that I didn’t want to sanitise the history. But I think I’ve found a tone that allows me to be both honest and entertaining. I’m really excited that kids might soon have access to knowledge about the British Empire that I only stumbled across at the age of 45. Becoming at ease with this history is essential to Britain becoming a saner country.’ – Sathnam Sanghera SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK
ISBN 13: 9780241623435
Author: Sathnam Sanghera
