Heaven's Command

Book 1 of 3: Pax Britannica

Jan Morris tells the epic story of the rise of the British Empire, spanning from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. In this celebrated masterwork, she vividly evokes every aspect of the 'great adventure,' including:

• Ships
• Botanical gardens
• Hill stations
• Sugar plantations

Morris traces the impact of empire on places as diverse as Sierra Leone, Fiji, Zululand, and the Canadian prairies.

The Pax Britannica Trilogy

The Pax Britannica Trilogy also includes:

• Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire
• Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat

Together, these three works of history trace the dramatic rise and fall of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965.

About the Author

Jan Morris is world-renowned for her collection of travel writing and reportage, spanning over five decades. Her works include:

• Venice
• Coronation Everest
• Hong Kong
• Spain
• A Writer's World
• Contact!

Praise for Jan Morris

"How many professional historians can write books that give so much pleasure? This is a book planned by an architect, fitted together by a craftsman, and polished by a cabinet-maker."
— Sunday Times