Winner of the Jerry Bentley Prize in World History (American
Historical Association). Award-winning historian Priya Satia
presents a new history of the Industrial Revolution that positions
war and the gun trade squarely at the heart of the rapid growth of
technology and Britain's imperial expansion. Satia's thorough
examination advances a radical new understanding of the historical
roots of the violent partnership between the government, military
and the economy. Sweeping in its scope and entirely original in its
approach, Empire of Guns illuminates Britain's emergence as a
global superpower in a clear and novel light. Reviews of Empire of
Guns: 'A fascinating study of the centrality of militarism in
18th-century British life, and how imperial expansion and arms went
hand in hand... This book is a triumph.' Guardian 'A fascinating
and important glimpse into how violence fueled the industrial
revolution, Priya Satia's book stuns with deep scholarship and
sparkling prose.' Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize-winning
author of The Emperor of All Maladies 'Fascinating.' New York Times
'A strong narrative bolstered by excellent archival research...
tremendous scholarship.' Booklist 'Boldly uncovers a history of
modern violence and its central role in political, economic, and
technological progress. As unsettling as it is bracing.' Pankaj
Mishra, author of Age of Anger 'A solid contribution to the history
of technology and commerce, with broad implications for the
present.' Kirkus
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