{"product_id":"the-politically-incorrect-guide-to-the-british-empire-paperback","title":"The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eH. W. Crocker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brawling, rambunctious history celebrating the Empire--and the intrepid empire-builders--that gave the United States, Canada, India, and Australia not just a common language, but common ideals of freedom and justice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe British Empire\u003c\/b\u003e--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.\u003cbr\u003eBet your teacher never told you: \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Founding Fathers didn't rebel against British imperialism; they looked forward to the transfer \"of the great seat of Empire to America\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original Norman English invasion of Ireland was approved by the pope\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSir Charles Napier, commander in chief of the British Army in India, abolished the Hindu custom of widow-burning\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Marshal Sir Gerald Templer's \"hearts and minds\" counter- insurgency strategy was instrumental in defeating the Communists in Malaya\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe breakup of the British Empire led Winston Churchill to conclude that he had achieved \"nothing\" in his life\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH. W. Crocker III\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of the prize-winning comic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Old Limey\u003c\/i\u003e and several nonfiction histories, including \u003ci\u003eDon't Tread on Me, Robert E. Lee on Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTriumph, The Yanks Are Coming, The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War, and The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire\u003c\/i\u003e. His journalism has appeared in National Review, the American Spectator, the Washington Times, and many other outlets. Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Crocker currently lives on the site of a former Confederate encampment in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 8.98 x 7.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426104623282,"sku":"9781596986299","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6486339338890af72145af0251495ec6.webp?v=1778510056","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-politically-incorrect-guide-to-the-british-empire-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}