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Pax Britannica

Book • 1979

Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire is the second volume in Jan Morris's trilogy, capturing the British Empire at its peak during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

The book offers a rich and multifaceted portrait of imperial power, exploring both the grandeur and the contradictions of British imperialism.

Morris's narrative blends historical detail with literary flair, making it both informative and engaging.

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Jimmy Wales

as the quality goal for Wikipedia in the early days.

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Curtis Yarvin

as a great encyclopedia from 1911, with the 12th edition being more affordable.

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Tom Holland

as the author of the book describing the Jubilee procession.

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