El imperio británico

How did a small, rainy North Atlantic island build the largest empire in history? From the first shipping and trade routes of the 18th century to the Second World War and the independence of India, the British Empire achieved one of the most impressive domains in human history. Thanks to a magnificent mercantile and military fleet and an undeniable political will, the British managed to extend their power from their rugged coasts to the remote confines of Asia, Africa and India, achieving a geopolitical and administrative unity rarely seen. Controversial and passionate, this brilliant work of historical synthesis addresses issues such as the rise of consumerism caused by the demand for coffee, tea, tobacco and sugar, the largest mass migration in history, the impact of the missionaries, the triumph of capitalism or the spread of the English language. Paying attention to details about the way of life, culture, daily activities and customs of the citizens of the imperial colonies, the author analyzes how an empire is built with the desire to endure over time, what mechanisms are established for the organization of a transoceanic administration, the controversial role of the army or how the foundations were laid for trade between the metropolis and the colonies to be the link between such diverse cultures and ways of life.