{"title":"Brooke Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Brooke Newman, an esteemed author who masterfully blends historical insight with compelling narratives. Known for works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Crown’s Silence\u003c\/em\u003e, Brooke delves into the intricate tapestry of personal and political histories, offering readers a vivid exploration of the lives and times that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrooke Newman's collection predominantly falls under the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, where she brings to life the stories of remarkable figures. Her meticulous research and engaging storytelling style offer an educational yet thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. Each book is a journey through history, revealing the hidden stories behind the crown and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone simply looking to immerse yourself in a well-told tale, Brooke Newman’s works promise to educate and entertain in equal measure. Dive into her world and explore the silence, intrigue, and revelations that her characters and domains uniquely possess.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-crowns-silence-by-brooke-newman-9780008670986","title":"The Crown’s Silence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ground-breaking and essential work of history – the first of its kind to closely examine the British Royal Family’s connection with the transatlantic slave trade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crown's Silence\u003c\/em\u003e is the untold story of the British royal family’s relationship to slavery from the reign of Elizabeth I to the present. It will be the first history of the British monarchy told through the lens of its intimate, centuries-long relationship with African slave trading, slavery, and racial injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA work of ground-breaking original research and narrative synthesis, it exposes the ways in which the British monarchy invested in, expanded, and defended the transatlantic slave trade for nearly three centuries and how it continues to profit from systems of racial exploitation to this day – while remaining silent in the face of that legacy. It will reveal how the Crown effectively ruptured and reshaped Britain’s national narrative and collective memory of its own colonial past, as well as the consequences of that deafening silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs former British colonies in the Caribbean consider severing their ties with the Crown (and the British royal family sends emissaries to try to keep them), \u003cem\u003eThe Crown's Silence\u003c\/em\u003e tells a history that is very much in the headlines – and will no doubt continue to be. It will be the next chapter in revealing the lost histories of not only Britain and the United States, but of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855832404204,"sku":"9780008670986","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f11830e6d7e979f6f1934419e4f276f4.jpg?v=1759284422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brooke-newman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}