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.
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.
