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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire

By: H. W. Crocker III
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Nothing offends liberals more than Western imperialism—it is racism, sexism, and chauvinism all in one. And of course the epitome of Western imperialism is the British Empire, the biggest empire the world has ever known, covering at its height a quarter of the globe’s surface and ruling a quarter of the world’s population. Here, best-selling author H. W. Crocker III exposes—in brawling, rambunctious style—how the British Empire was actually one of the greatest establishers and defenders of freedom in history.

So strap on your pith helmet for a rollicking ride through some of history’s most colorful events. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire provides a panoramic and provocative view of 400 years of history that will delight and amuse, educate and entertain.

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Critic reviews

"As someone who grew up in India, I often hear people ask, ‘What have the British done for us?’ Until I read this book, I didn’t have the full answer.” (Dinesh D’Souza, New York Times best-selling author)
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Everyone’s view will be different, but this provides valuable evidence that rarely appears in modern debate. The public “woke” view often has little research. It doesn’t paint a totally perfect picture of the empire, but it’s more rounded than most.

Much needed critical approach to history

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Many inspirational stories from History that illustrate very well how human commitment to do good and the complexity often encountered can combine to produce a wide variety of outcomes

Inspirational

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Loved the historical aspect, wasn’t a massive fan of the accents during quotes though, but that’s just me

Good read for history

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Great listen that tells the real truth and not ungrateful leftist marxist propaganda . We need more books like this 🙌

Deranged Snowflakes Need Not Apply

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I enjoyed this book. If you are looking for a complete chronological history of the British Empire then this isn't the book for you. It relays the history via biographies of key figures. It's very interesting and I learned lots of new stuff.

There was something amusing about listening to British Imperial history narrated by an American. He did a jolly good job and only mispronounced a few words.

Overall highly recommended, I'm going to check out some of the other books in this series.

An enjoyable canter through history

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The book contains a lot of information and details that you don’t get taught in our educational systems, or is ever highlighted in reports and current affairs

Eye opening

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Interesting take on interesting people. Certainly not a woke look at the British Empire. But worth a listen.

Interesting listen

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British Empire and its many mistakes, reviewed with the tinted lenses of 2019. not so glorious or magnanimous anymore

so many facts forgotten, are finally put together

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I felt it was well balanced. The individual stories very informative. Overall a great read.

The way history can be viewed

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If you were to be colonised, occupied or otherwise ruled over by an imperial power, you’d be better off with the British than anyone else is the message. The British Empire is presented as being the lighter hand of what was on offer at this time in history. I enjoyed it and recommend it. If you’re of the absolutist liberal, all things from the past must be judged by todays standards persuasion, you’d be better off sticking with your virtuous echo chamber, this book will enrage your delicate sensibilities.

The good and bad of historical realpolitik

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