One Fine Day: Britain's Empire on the Brink

by Matthew Parker

Book Overview

This critical historical exploration shows a portrait of the British Empire at both the peak of its global reach--and the moment it began to topple.

September 29, 1923. Once the Palestine Mandate officially takes effect, the British Empire--now covering a quarter of the world's land and boasting a population of 460 million--is the largest the world has ever seen. But it is also an empire in rapid transition.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541703820
• ISBN13: 9781541703827
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"