The opening volume of Morris’s “Pax Britannica Trilogy,” this richly detailed work traces the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837 to the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
The Pax Britannica Trilogy Series
This epic saga chronicles the rise of the British Empire during a pivotal century, from the accession of Queen Victoria to her Diamond Jubilee. It explores the vast reach of imperial influence across continents, detailing everything from colonial outposts and exotic gardens to bustling trade centers. The series captures the adventure, ambition, and far-reaching consequences of this global expansion. It's a sweeping look at the making of the modern world.
Recommended Reading Order
Pax Britannica
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris, recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour.
Farewell the Trumpets
- 576 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat traces the momentous decline and fall of the greatest of empires - from Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965.