1759
The Year Britain Became Master of the World
$29.35
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2008
Summary
A remarkable new book on a crucial moment in British and world history.
Although 1759 is not a date as well known in British history as 1215, 1588, or 1688, there is a strong case to be made that it is the most significant year since 1066. In 1759 - the fourth year of the Seven Years War - the British defeated the French in arduous campaigns on four continents and also achieved absolute mastery of the seas.
Drawing on a mass of primary materials - from texts in the Vatican arc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099526391 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099526395 |
| Author: | Frank McLynn |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2008 |
| Weight: | 326g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 29mm |
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Critics Review
A marvellous book: elegantly written, convincingly argued and packed with fascinating detail… it will do much to restore 1759 to its rightful place among the great years of British history – Saul David * Sunday Times *
An erudite and delightful literary and philosophical romp * Herald *
McLynn’s feisty and highly personal take on the pivot point of the Seven Years War adds fresh perspectives to the old story – Stephen Brumwell * Times Literary Supplement *
A stylish and fascinating account of the first global struggle * New Statesman *
Splendid * Guardian *
Magnificent * Sunday Express *
Fascinating * History Today *
Makes a great case for a better appreciation of this, the fourth year of the Seven Years’ War – Jad Adams * BBC History Magazine *
Robust, intelligent, panoramic history at its best – Andrew Lycett * BBC History Magazine *
Frank McLynn is clearly one of those historian-writers so prolific and versatile that he makes you wonder why Simon Schama doesn’t pull his finger out * Independent on Sunday *
About The Author
Frank McLynn
Frank McLynn is a highly regarded historian, who specializes in biographies and military history. He has written over 20 books, including critically acclaimed biographies of Napoleon and Richard the Lionheart. Other books include 1066, Stanley, Marcus Aurelius and The Road Not Taken. He is a graduate of Wadham College, Oxford, and London University, where he obtained his doctorate.
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