After Tamerlane : The Rise and Fall of Global Empires, 1400-2000

Tamerlane, the Ottomans, the Mughals, the Manchus, the British, the Soviets, the Japanese, and the Nazis. All built empires they hoped would last forever: all were destined to fail. But, as John Darwin shows in his magnificent book, their empire-building created the world we know today.

Key Highlights of After Tamerlane:

• A sweeping historical journey: From the death of Tamerlane in 1405, the last of the ‘world conquerors,’ to the rise and fall of European empires.
• Global perspectives: Explores America’s growing colonial presence alongside the resurgence of India and China as global economic powers.
• Insightful connections: Provides a wonderfully intriguing perspective on the past, present, and future of empires.

This is a compelling narrative that connects centuries of empire-building to the modern world, offering readers a profound understanding of how history has shaped global dynamics.