Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire – The Last Account of the Vanishing Empire - Couverture souple

Winchester, Simon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060598611 ISBN 13 : 9780060598617

Editeur : Harper Perennial, 2004

Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling author of Krakatoa and The Professor and the Madman takes readers on a quirky and charming tour of the last outpost of the British empire

Outposts is Simon Winchester’s journey to find the vanishing empire, “on which the sun never sets.” In the course of a three-year, 100,000 mile journey―from the chill of the Antarctic to the blue seas of the Caribbean, from the South of Spain and the tip of China to the utterly remote specks in the middle of gale-swept oceans―he discovered such romance and depravity, opulence and despair tht he was inspired to write what may be the last contemporary account of the British empire. Written with Winchester’s captivating style and breadth, here are conversations and anecdotes, myths and political analysis, scenery and history―a poignant and colorful record of the lingering beat of what was once the heart of the civilized world.

Winchester’s sweeping historical travelogue explores the people and places at the very edge of the map:

• British Empire History: A poignant look at the last outposts of an empire "on which the sun never sets," from the Falkland Islands to Hong Kong.
• Global Travel Memoir: A three-year, 100,000-mile journey to the world’s most remote corners, from the chill of the Antarctic to the gale-swept islands of the Indian Ocean.
• Post-colonial Reflection: A world of romance and depravity, opulence and despair is revealed in this final, contemporary account of the lingering beat of British rule.
• In-depth Political Geography: Blending engaging anecdotes with incisive political analysis, Winchester explores colonialism’s complex legacy and the people living within it.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Simon Winchester, struck by a sudden need to discover exactly what was left of the British Empire, set out across the globe to visit the far-flung islands that are all that remain of what once made Britain great. He traveled 100,000 miles back and forth, from Antarctica to the Caribbean, from the Mediterranean to the Far East, to capture a last glint of imperial glory.

His adventures in these distant and forgotten ends of the earth make compelling, often funny reading and tell a story most of us had thought was over: a tale of the last outposts in Britain's imperial career and those who keep the flag flying.

With a new introduction, this updated edition tells us what has happened to these extraordinary places while the author's been away.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harper Perennial
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0060598611
• ISBN 13: 9780060598617
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Fullham Palace Road 77-85; London; W6 JB; Royaume-Uni