1759: The Year Britain Became Master of the World

This "splendidly narrated" chronicle of the British Empire's ascent during the French and Indian War "will enthrall all lovers of history told well" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

If not for the events of 1759, the history of the modern world would have been drastically different. Called the "Year of Victories," 1759 was the fourth year in the Seven Years War (also known as the French and Indian War). Marshalling an impressive wealth of historical research into a sweeping narrative...