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This is the story of the British empire for readers aged 9+, told through the monumental journeys that shaped it – by award-winning, bestselling author of Empireland, Empireworld and Stolen History Sathnam Sanghera.

The British empire is the biggest thing we ever did as a country. Bigger than winning both World Wars, bigger than winning any number of World Cups in any number of sports, bigger than inventing James Bond, Peppa Pig and Lord of the Rings combined. Yet, we don’t talk about it much. And it’s barely taught in schools.

But how do we even begin to tell this massive story?

In his second children’s book on the British empire, Sathnam Sanghera tells us all about the empire through the epic and monumental journeys that shaped it. From the rebellious pirate queen who sailed the seas on perilous adventures, to the tragic true story of Pocahontas, and Gandhi’s extraordinary Salt March, this collection of 10 journeys takes readers on a voyage through Britain’s imperial history, and shows how it continues to impact the entire world today.

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