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British Empire Medal - The British Empire Medal (Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service) is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the crown. While recipients are not technically members of the Order of the British ...
British Empire and Commonwealth Museum - The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum is a museum in Bristol, United Kingdom which explores the history of the British Empire and the impact that British colonial rule had on the rest of the world. The museum opened in 2002 in Bristol's historic ...
1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games - The 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Vancouver, British Columbia. These were the first games since the name change from British Empire Games took effect in 1952.
Empire Cattery - Opdræt af british shorthair i farven blå, beliggende i Oksbøl
History of England - British Empire - ... the beginning of the first World war. Features a short summary, exploration and background and specific countries which became part of the Empire.
Daughters of the British Empire - Organization of women of British birth or British Commonwealth ancestry. Information on events, homes and local chapters.
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The Norton Anthology of British Literature - The Norton Anthology of British Literature The Norton Anthology of English Literature: 20th Century by W W Norton & Co, Collects novels, stories, poems, essays, plays, ballads, and sermons from British authors. The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Sixteenth Century/the Early Seventeenth Century by George M. ...
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) : Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire : The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Krakatoa" and "The Professor and the Madman" takes readers on a quirky and charming tour of the last outpost of the British Empire. Includes 14 maps.
Blood And Oil: The Middle East In World War I (Widescreen) : Except for the Dardanelles/Gallipoli campaigns, the extensive combat operations in the Middle East during World War I have been largely overlooked in documentary programs. Given the historical significance of the Ottoman Empire's demise in 1918, and the ongoing importance of Middle Eastern oil reserves to Western economies, a close study of this conflict provides two important lessons: 1. The Treaty of Versailles, agreed to by the Western Powers in 1919, paved the way for military and political chaos in the Middle East, which continues to this very day. 2. Oil reserves in the Middle East became an important strategic concern for Western Powers, helping to justify their economic, diplomatic and military interference in the region. After the end of World War I, most of the Ottoman Empire was carved up into "spheres of influence," controlled mostly by the British and French. The remaining territories became the modern state of Turkey in 1923 - after a five-year struggle by Turkish nationalists against Western domination. With little regard for cultural, historical, religious and demographic co...
Henry V: Cliff Notes Edition (Widescreen) : He ruled a massive empire...and fought a mighty war! Kenneth Branagh, Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson and Judi Dench star in this heroic, action-packed epic based on the timeless play by William Shakespeare. "Magnificent, passionate and steeped in powerful emotion" (The Washington Post), Henry V is a "stunning," (Leonard Maltin) Oscar(R)-nominated adventure that takes its place amongst the greatest war films of all time. Having recently been crowned King of England, Henry (Branagh) commands a massive invasion to assert what he believes is his legal right to the throne of France. But a mighty army stands in his way...and the young monarch must rely on untested reserves of courage and cunning as he personally leads his outnumbered forces into a desperate battle for the honor and glory of the British Empire.
Shaka Zulu : He was an illegitimate prince who reclaimed his birthright with brilliance and brutality. He created a vast new nation from warring tribes and forged an army that defied the most powerful empire on earth. He was Shaka Zulu, and his story made TV history. Brought to life in an epic, 10-part production, the story of the legendary, 19th-century African king became one of the most compelling and controversial miniseries in television history. From his boyhood in exile to the bloody struggles that solidified his rule and his proud defiance of British colonists, "Shaka Zulu" is the unforgettable tale of a man who stood at the heart of a battle between two worlds. Filmed entirely on location in South Africa, "Shaka Zulu" stars Christopher Lee ("The Lord Of The Rings," "Star Wars Episode II"), Edward Fox ("The Dresser," "Gandhi") and Henry Cele as Shaka. Interactive Menus, Scene Selection. Galleries of Original Pre-Production Concept Art; Essay on the History of British Colonialism in Africa and the Significance of the Zulu Wars; French Language Track, Interviews, Photo Gallery.
To Rule the Waves: How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World : "To Rule the Waves" tells the extraordinary story of how the British Royal Navy allowed one nation to rise to a level of power unprecedented in history. From the navy's beginnings under Henry VIII to the age of computer warfare and special ops, historian Arthur Herman tells the spellbinding tale of great battles at sea, heroic sailors, violent conflict, and personal tragedy -- of the way one mighty institution forged a nation, an empire, and a new world. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Ultimate Force Of Four Blu-ray Box Set: Hero / Iron Monkey / The Legend Of Drunken Master / Zatoichi (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : Hero: Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents "Hero" - starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill...and no fear...a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat! Acclaimed by critics and honored with numerous awards, "Hero" was nominated for both an Oscar(R) (2002 Best Foreign Language Film) and Golden Globe! "Iron Monkey": With sensational, nonstop martial arts excitment supplied by the acclaimed choreographer of "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Iron Monkey" is the spirited tale of a mysterious and mythical Chinese legend. In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man - known as the Iron Monkey - has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before daw...
Wah-Wah (Widescreen) : Acclaimed actor Richard E. Grant's "Wah-Wah" is a semi-autobiographical "coming-of-age at the end of an age" story, told through the eyes of young Ralph Compton. Set during the last gasp of the British Empire in Swaziland, South East Africa, in 1969, the plot focuses on the dysfunctional Compton family whose gradual disintegration mirrors the end of British rule. As an 11-year-old, Ralph witnesses his mother's adultery with his father's best friend. His parents divorce and Ralph is sent to boarding school. His father, Harry (Gabriel Byrne), not only loses his wife (Miranda Richardson) and best friend, but also his position as Minister of Education with the coming of Independence, prompting his rapid descent into alcoholism. Now 14, Ralph (Nicholas Hoult) returns home to discover that his father has re-married an American ex-air "hostess" named Ruby whom his father has known all of six weeks. As round a peg as you could find in this square holed society, Ruby (Emily Watson) ridicules the petty snobbery of the restless colonials whose chief amusements are gin, adultery, and their foppish slang...
Three Victories and a Defeat: The Rise and Fall of the First British Empire, 1714-1783 : "Here is revisionist history at its bracing best--conceived on an epic scale and achieving originality and analytical rigor without foregoing the pleasures of narrative.
The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997 : Widely acclaimed in Britain, this vivid and sweeping chronicle traces the small island nation's astonishing growth in the 150 years following the devastating setback it had suffered at the hands of the American colonists in 1781.
Benjamin Franklin (Widescreen) : "Benjamin Franklin" traces Franklin's epic life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, Founding Father and America's first diplomat to France. Tony award-winner Richard Easton and a cast of distinguished actors bring Franklin's 18th century world vividly to life. Surprising, moving and full of Franklin's own wit and wisdom, "Benjamin Franklin" is the exuberant portrait of a true American original. "Let The Experiment Be Made" (1706-1753) From humble beginnings, Franklin quickly rises to prominence as a printer and publisher in Philadelphia. His discoveries in the new science of electricity help free the world from the harmful effects of lightning and propel Franklin onto the world stage. "The Making Of A Revolutionary" (1755-1776) Franklin moves to London and finds himself in the midst of a growing dispute between England and the colonies, a dispute that turns this loyal subject of the British empire into a revolutionary and causes a tragic break with his own son. "The Chess Master" (1776-1790) Franklin embarks on the most important mission of his long life when he becomes a diplom...
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Full Frame) : Set in the Victorian Age and regarded by many as the finest of the fourteen films in the Sherlock Holmes/Basil Rathbone series, "The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes" was originally released in 1939 by Twentieth Century-Fox. Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) has at long last been brought to trial for murder, but the "Napoleon Of Crime" is acquitted after the court finds a lack of sufficient evidence. Moments after the judge releases the defendant, Sherlock Holmes dashes into the courtroom with proof that will destroy Moriarty's alibi and send the professor to the gallows. Alas, he is too late and the criminal mastermind is set free. Moriarty wastes no time in plotting his next crime, but in order to be successful he must divert the attention of the Great Detective. Enter Miss Ann Brandon (Ida Lupino),who calls on Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce)after she and her brother receive anonymous letters containing a drawing of a man with an albatross hung around his neck,and a date written above the picture. Their father received the same baffling letter years before and was found murd...
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Scarlet Claw (Special Edition) (Full Frame) : "The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes": Set in the Victorian Age and regarded by many as the finest of the fourteen films in the Sherlock Holmes/Basil Rathbone series, "The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes" was originally released in 1939 by Twentieth Century-Fox. Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) has at long last been brought to trial for murder. But the "Napoleon of Crime" is acquitted after the court finds lack of sufficient evidence. Moments after the judge releases the defendant, Sherlock Holmes dashes into the courtroom with proof that will destroy Moriarty's alibi and send the professor to the gallows. Alas, he is too late and the criminal mastermind is set free. Moriarty wastes no time in plotting his next crime, but in order to be successful he must divert the attention of the Great Detective. Enter Miss Ann Brandon (Ida Lupino), who calls on Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) after she and her brother receive anonymous letters containing a drawing of a man with an albatross hung around his neck, and a date written above the picture. Their father received the same baffling ...
Sharpe's Challenge : Two years after the Duke of Wellington crushes Napoleon at Waterloo, there is news from India of a local Maharaja, who is threatening British interests there. Wellington sends Sharpe to investigate on what turns out to be his most dangerous mission to date. When a General's beautiful daughter is kidnapped by the Indian Warlord, the tension mounts, leaving Sharpe no option, but to pursue the enemy right into his deadly lair. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, he also has to keep at bay the beautiful but scheming regent, Madhuvanthi, who is out to seduce him. The fate of the Empire and the life of the General's daughter lie in one man's hands.
Long Good Friday (Full Frame) : Bob Hoskins, in his breakthrough role, stars as a London racketeer fast losing control of his gangland empire. Helen Mirren shines as his classy moll. A marriage of gangster flicks from both sides of the Atlantic, John Mackenzie's noirish thriller crackles with electricity. British and American trailers.Trailers.
Against the Tide of Years by S. M. Stirling, ISBN 0451457439 : In the years since their arrival, the fledging Republic of Nantucket has striven to better the primitive world in which they now exist. Their prime concerns are establishing a constitution and handling the waves of immigrants from the British Isles. But a renegade time traveler plans his own future by forging an empire for himself based on conquest by modern technology. The Republic has no alternative but to face the inevitable war brought on by one of their own.
Flying Colours by C. S. Forester, ISBN 0316289396 : Forced to surrender his ship, the Sutherland, after a long and bloody battle, Captain Horatio Hornblower now bides his time as a prisoner in a French fortress. Within days he and his first lieutenant, Bush, who was crippled in the last fight, are to be taken to Paris to be tried on trumped-up charges of violating the laws of war, and most probably executed as part of Napoleon's attempt to rally the warweary empire behind him. Even if Hornblower escapes this fate and somehow finds his way back to England, he will face court-martial for his surrender of a British ship. As fears for his life and his reputation compete in his mind with worries about his pregnant wife and his possibly widowed lover, the indomitable captain imetierntly awaits the chance to make his next move.
The Peshawar Lancers by S. M. Stirling, ISBN 0451458737 : In the mid-1870s, civilization froze in time when comets hit the earth. Instead of advancing technologically, humanity had to piece itself back together. In the 21st century, boats still run on steam, messages are delivered by telegraph, and the British Empire controls much of the world from its capital in Delhi. The other major world power is the Czar of Russia--who is preparing for global conquest.
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