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Title: Empire
Author: Jeremy Paxman
Plot Outline: "Empire" by Jeremy Paxman offers an acute and witty analysis of the British Empire, exploring its profound and lasting effects on Britain and its people. Paxman delves into various aspects of imperial life, from the selection process of colonial officers and the domestic lives of their wives to the importance of sport and significant historical events like the crazed end for General Gordon of Khartoum. The book argues that the influence of the British Empire is still pervasive, affecting everything from politics and culture to the ethnic composition of British cities.
Awards and Reviews: The book has received positive critical reception, with the *Independent on Sunday* calling Paxman "a magnificent historian," and stating that "Empire may be remembered as Paxman's finest work. Told with great pace, a sharp eye for details, and prose that is clear and cogent." The *Spectator* praised it as "Excellent. Paxman writes with wit and penetration, and every page of Empire can be read with relaxed pleasure." The *Guardian* described it as "A very engaging account, built mainly around dramatic incidents in exotic places and the lives of fascinating people, with a good sprinkling of jokes."
Genre: History, Nonfiction, Political Science.
Book Type: Softback
Year First Published: 2011.
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