About the Author

Lawrence James was born in Bath, England, and was educated at York University and Merton College, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career he emerged as one of the outstanding narrative historians of this generation. He lives in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

"[A] great, sweeping survey of the ups and downs of the British aristocracy." --"The""Wall Street Journal""Anyone who indulges in modern interpretations of Tudor courts or relishes details of British historical undercurrents should enjoy James's take on the power behind the British throne." --"Publishers Weekly""This is a stylish, intelligent, and readable book." --"The New York Times Book Review "on "The Rise and Fall of the British Empire"

[A] great, sweeping survey of the ups and downs of the British aristocracy. "The Wall Street Journal" Anyone who indulges in modern interpretations of Tudor courts or relishes details of British historical undercurrents should enjoy James's take on the power behind the British throne. "Publishers Weekly" This is a stylish, intelligent, and readable book. "The New York Times Book Review on The Rise and Fall of the British Empire""

"[A] great, sweeping survey of the ups and downs of the British aristocracy." --The Wall Street Journal"Anyone who indulges in modern interpretations of Tudor courts or relishes details of British historical undercurrents should enjoy James's take on the power behind the British throne." --Publishers Weekly"This is a stylish, intelligent, and readable book." --The New York Times Book Review on The Rise and Fall of the British Empire