Discover the history behind the facts.

The British Empire had a rich, varied and controversial history, commonly perceived to have spanned 500 years from the era of Columbus and his voyages of discovery to the aftermath of the Second World War. Many statements are made about this era that shaped our nation, but what are the stories behind these facts? Which are true and which are merely beliefs that have grown into fact? Jem Duducu takes us on a whirlwind tour of the Empire and its history, condensing the gigantic story into easy-to-read, bitesize sections. He examines some of the most important aspects of the Empire, from exploration and discovery in the era of Elizabeth I, to the Slave Trade, to the eventual decline after the Second World War.

• New and exciting series documenting historical events in 100 facts
• Pocket-sized, easy-to-read format
• Author Jem Duducu has a huge social media presence as @HistoryGems, with 7,000 likes on Facebook and 3,000 + followers on Twitter
• Current trend toward ‘British’ values and history – the story of the Empire is very relevant
• Reviews in the national press to include The Times and the Guardian