{"title":"David Veevers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of the acclaimed historian and author, David Veevers. Known for his engaging and meticulously researched narratives, Veevers offers fresh insights into pivotal moments in history, with a particular focus on the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Great Defiance\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of the events and influences that shaped a transformative era. Veevers delves deep into the socio-political landscapes of historic times, bringing stories of defiance and change to life. His ability to weave detailed historical accounts with compelling storytelling makes his books both educational and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for readers interested in expanding their understanding of history through the lens of expert analysis and vivid narrative. Immerse yourself in Veevers' works and discover the intricacies of past events with a clarity and engagement that only a skilled historian can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-defiance-by-david-veevers-9781529109962","title":"The Great Defiance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating new history of the early days of the British Empire, told through the stories of the forgotten international powerhouses who aided, abetted and resisted the march of the British, by the award-winning historian David Veevers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the British Empire is a familiar one: Britain came, it saw, it conquered, forging a glorious world empire upon which the sun never set. In fact, far from being the tale of a single nation imposing its will upon the world, the British Empire found itself reshaped by the tenacious resistance of the powerful Indigenous and non-European people it encountered. From ill-advised ventures in Ireland to the failure to curtail North African Corsair states all the way to the collapse of commercial operations in East Asia, British attempts to create an imperial enterprise often ended in embarrassment and even disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, David Veevers looks beyond the myths of triumph and into the realities of British misadventures in the early days of Empire, meeting the extraordinary people across the world who were the real forces to be reckoned with. From the Emperors who determined the expansion of the English East India Company, to the West African kings who resisted English entreaties and set the terms of the lucrative slave trade, to the Paramount Chiefs in America who fought to expunge European forces from their homelands, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Defiance\u003c\/i\u003e retells the story of early Empire from the perspective of the Indigenous and non-European people who held the fate of the British in their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46213932810476,"sku":"9781529109962","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529109962.jpg?v=1740480302"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-veevers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}