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Farewell the Trumpets

Book • 2025
Farewell the Trumpets is the final volume of Jan Morris's Pax Britannica trilogy, offering a masterful account of the British Empire's gradual demise.

The book spans from Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, providing a rich narrative of historical events, characters, and landscapes.

Morris's writing is characterized by its balance and erudition, making the book both a historical masterpiece and a compelling read.

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as a brilliant book tying together the decline of the British Empire and the R101 airship.
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