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Captives The story of Britain's pursuit of empire and how its soldiers and civilians were held captive by the dream of global supremacy

Linda Colley

Captives Britain’s pursuit of empire seems an inexorable march across continents toward its ultimate—if temporary-—global hegemony. But, as Linda Colley shows in this masterfully written book, Britain’s overseas enterprises were always constrained by its own limitations in size, population, and arm...

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Another book by Linda Coley that was recommended by William Dalrymple as another book to read more about the topic of captives.

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And these early captives, which have been written wonderfully also by Linda Coley, which is another wonderful book.

— Episode: 150. Worlds Colliding: Seizing Settlers...

Episode: 150. Worlds Colliding: Seizing Settlers in New Eng...

Another book by Linda Coley that was recommended by William Dalrymple as another book to read more about the topic of captives.

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And these early captives, which have been written wonderfully also by Linda Coley, which is another wonderful book.

Anyone wanting to read more at the end of this should look at Linda's book, Captives, Britain, Empire, and the World, 1600 to 1850.

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