The British Empire is scarcely taught in schools in modern Britain, yet many of us Brits have personal connections to it. Learning about our individual heritage can connect us to a wider national and global story. Here, I talk about my own interest, my travels to places once ruled by the UK, and the five books that helped inform me on the reality of Empire. I give the recommendations from around the ten-minute mark, with readings and reviews. Each have their own strengths, and weaknesses. If you read any one them, I hope you find it informative and enjoyable. 'The Rise and Fall of the British Empire' by Lawrence James 'Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World' by Niall Ferguson 'Pax Britannica' by Jan Morris 'The Great Game' by Peter Hopkirk 'Empire of the Seas: How the Navy forged the modern world' by Brian Lavery Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: [email protected] Check out my https://www.youtube.com/britishculture Check out my Red Bubble shop Subscribe to my newsletter for update e-mails, random postcards, and stickers: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616   mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring Jewish...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show