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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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Curtis Yarvin
as a great encyclopedia from 1911, with the 12th edition being more affordable.
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#119 - Curtis Yarvin - The Tyranny of Democracy - The Illusion of Choice
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Tom Holland
as the author of the book describing the Jubilee procession.
190. Jubilees

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