{"product_id":"9781466842137","title":"The Rise and Fall of the British Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain's geopolitical role has undergone many changes over the last four centuries. Once a maritime superpower and ruler of half the world, Britain now occupies an isolated position as an economically fragile island often at odds with her European neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the British Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, Lawrence James has written a comprehensive, perceptive, and insightful history of the British Empire. Spanning the years from 1600 to the present day, this critically acclaimed book combines detailed scholarship with readable popular history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a stylish, intelligent and readable book.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129837699312,"sku":"9781466842137","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466842137_p0.jpg?v=1769891349","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466842137","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}