James Morris's "Pax Britannica" is a comprehensive three-volume history charting the British Empire from Queen Victoria's accession in 1837 to Winston Churchill's death in 1965. The trilogy comprises "Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress," depicting the Empire's rise; "Pax Britannica: The Climax of Empire," focusing on its dazzling peak around the 1897 Diamond Jubilee; and "Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat," chronicling its eventual decline and dissolution. More than a chronological account, Morris offers a vivid, often personal, portrayal of the imperial experience through anecdotes and the perspectives of those involved. This masterly work captures the complexities, contradictions, and sheer scale of the British Empire, offering a deeply insightful and engaging narrative of a transformative global era.