Star Wars – The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

Historian Chris Kempshall treats the Galactic Empire as a historical subject, tracing its construction under Palpatine through to its collapse. The conceit holds throughout: timelines, battle analyses, character profiles and reproduced propaganda art are presented as though compiled by scholars inside the galaxy, which lets the book examine how a republic became a dictatorship and how opposition to it formed. Illustration is heavy and the lore runs deep, so long-standing fans and newer readers can both find footing. Practical points: • An in-universe history written by a professional historian • Timelines and battle analysis covering the Empire's rise and defeat • Character profiles alongside reproduced propaganda material • Illustrated throughout in a format suited to collectors For Star Wars readers, collectors and newcomers to the lore, written by Chris Kempshall, published by DK Publishing and available at Boipoka.