An introduction to the rise and fall of the British Empire
A new addition to Penguin�s bestselling series of historical atlases, The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire traces the emergence of the world�s greatest empire, from its earliest beginnings in the British Isles through its ascendancy in Victorian times to its ultimate collapse in the mid-twentieth century. It examines the impact of British dominance throughout the world and the legacy it has bestowed.

• Richly illustrated with photographs, artwork re-creations, and over 150 full-color maps
• Contains a timeline and a table of imperial territories