{"product_id":"1759-the-year-britain-became-master-of-the-world-paperback","title":"1759: The Year Britain Became Master of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank McLynn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis \"splendidly narrated\" chronicle of the British Empire's ascent during the French and Indian War \"will enthrall all lovers of history told well\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf not for the events of 1759, the history of the modern world would have been drastically different. Called the \"Year of Victories,\" 1759 was the fourth year in the Seven Years War (also known as the French and Indian War). Marshalling an impressive wealth of historical research into a sweeping narrative, award-winning historian McLynn reveals how the French defeat of 1759 paved the way for the British Empire and the dominance of the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLynn interweaves numerous primary sources, from the Vatican's archives to Native American oral histories. Each chapter begins with an examination of a significant cultural milestone from the fateful year in question, providing essential human context for this tale of nations. With provocative insight and rigorous argument, McLynn concludes that the birth of the British Empire was a consequence more of luck than of rigorous planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McLynn's feisty and highly personal take on the pivot point of the Seven Years War adds fresh perspectives to the old story.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Magnificent.\" --\u003ci\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank McLynn makes the case that 1759 is the most significant year in British history since 1066, as a result of the two great battles that year whereby Britain effectively beat France for global supremacy and founded the first British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank McLynn\u003c\/b\u003e is currently visiting professor in the department of literature at Strathclyde University. His most recent books include \u003ci\u003eCarl Gustav Jung\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNapoleon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e1066\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVilla and Zapata\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.08 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331558805741,"sku":"9780802142283","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/49TMpw6BFV9780802142283.webp?v=1784957850","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/1759-the-year-britain-became-master-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}