Description
About the Author
John Oliphant's previous publications include a groundbreaking biography of John Forbes. He has delivered talks and lectures on both side of the Atlantic.
Reviews
'John Oliphant manages to sustain an engaging narrative throughout the book, which is packed with surprising details, which I recommend to anyone with an interest in the history of the British empire.' -- The Writing Desk, October 2023
'Focussing on a vast topic, historian John Oliphant, nevertheless includes a wealth of detail. This is not a book that rewards the skim-reader, but for those taking the time it provides a large backdrop, upon which numerous chapters from history are narrated (giving rise to lots of 'Ahah - so that's how/where that fits in to history' moments).' -- Family Tree Magazine, December 2023
'This is a detailed and thorough, but very readable, account of the period. And what a time it was, especially for seafarers, as England's colonies were born from the exploits of explorers, anti-Catholic crusaders and pirates - and maintained against the odds.' -- Nautilus Telegraph, January/ February 2024. Book of the Month
Book Information
ISBN 9781445696805
Author John Oliphant
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 666g