Heroes And Villains Of The British Empire
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Heroes And Villains Of The British Empire
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Author : Stephen Basdeo
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2020-07-30
Heroes And Villains Of The British Empire written by Stephen Basdeo and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-30 with History categories.
From the sixteenth until the twentieth century, British power and influence gradually expanded to cover one quarter of the world’s surface. The common saying was that “the sun never sets on the British Empire”. What began as a largely entrepreneurial enterprise in the early modern period, with privately run joint stock trading companies such as the East India Company driving British commercial expansion, by the nineteenth century had become, especially after 1857, a state-run endeavor, supported by a powerful military and navy. By the Victorian era, Britannia really did rule the waves. Heroes of the British Empire is the story of how British Empire builders such as Robert Clive, General Gordon, and Lord Roberts of Kandahar were represented and idealized in popular culture. The men who built the empire were often portrayed as possessing certain unique abilities which enabled them to serve their country in often inhospitable territories, and spread what imperial ideologues saw as the benefits of the British Empire to supposedly uncivilized peoples in far flung corners of the world. These qualities and abilities were athleticism, a sense of fair play, devotion to God, and a fervent sense of duty and loyalty to the nation and the empire. Through the example of these heroes, people in Britain, and children in particular, were encouraged to sign up and serve the empire or, in the words of Henry Newbolt, “Play up! Play up! And Play the Game!” Yet this was not the whole story: while some writers were paid up imperial propagandists, other writers in England detested the very idea of the British Empire. And in the twentieth century, those who were once considered as heroic military men were condemned as racist rulers and exploitative empire builders.
Heroes And Villains Of The British Empire
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Author : Stephen Basdeo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-19
Heroes And Villains Of The British Empire written by Stephen Basdeo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-19 with History categories.
From the sixteenth until the twentieth century, British power and influence gradually expanded to cover one quarter of the world's surface. The common saying was that "the sun never sets on the British Empire". What began as a largely entrepreneurial enterprise in the early modern period, with privately run joint stock trading companies such as the East India Company driving British commercial expansion, by the nineteenth century had become, especially after 1857, a state-run endeavour, supported by a powerful military and navy. By the Victorian era, Britannia really did rule the waves.Heroes of the British Empire is the story of how British Empire builders such as Robert Clive, General Gordon, and Lord Roberts of Kandahar were represented and idealised in popular culture. The men who built the empire were often portrayed as possessing certain unique abilities which enabled them to serve their country in often inhospitable territories, and spread what imperial ideologues saw as the benefits of the British Empire to supposedly uncivilised peoples in far flung corners of the world. These qualities and abilities were athleticism, a sense of fair play, devotion to God, and a fervent sense of duty and loyalty to the nation and the empire. Through the example of these heroes, people in Britain, and children in particular, were encouraged to sign up and serve the empire or, in the words of Henry Newbolt, "Play up! Play up! And Play the Game!"Yet this was not the whole story: while some writers were paid up imperial propagandists, other writers in England detested the very idea of the British Empire. And in the twentieth century, those who were once considered as heroic military men were condemned as racist rulers and exploitative empire builders.
The Real And The Reflected Heroes And Villains In Existent And Imagined Worlds
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-09-25
The Real And The Reflected Heroes And Villains In Existent And Imagined Worlds written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-25 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Real and the Reflected: Heroes and Villains in Existent and Imagined Worlds, unpacks many of the issues that surround heroes and villains. It explores the shadows that fall between the traditional black and white definitions of good and evil.
The Military Heroes Of The War Of 1812 Narrative Of The War
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Author : Charles J. Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Meisel Press
Release Date : 2009-03
The Military Heroes Of The War Of 1812 Narrative Of The War written by Charles J. Peterson and has been published by Meisel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03 with History categories.
The war of 1812 furnishes little to gratify the military annalist until he approaches it close. The imbecility of the Generals and the number of their defeats. This book records the triumphs and tragedies of this famous campaign in which the United States fought against the British Empire. This book is separated into two sections the first dealing with the war and the second part dealing with the heroes and villains on both sides. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Heroes Villains And Conflicts
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Author : Peter Francis Kenny
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2016-02-25
Heroes Villains And Conflicts written by Peter Francis Kenny and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-25 with History categories.
Over many centuries, the world has been gripped by warfare, and from this chaos there have risen many heroes and villains. This book takes a look at various individuals and their deeds, including the year and place of birth (wherever possible). Their ranks range from the lowliest Private soldier to Field Marshals. They have been decorated in some cases for their actions, and the student of history will be stunned to discover just how they acted. Some of these have included ancient leaders such as Emperors, and their various campaigns covered most of Europe and also the Middle East.
Now You Know Heroes Villains And Visionaries
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Author : Doug Lennox
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2013-11-20
Now You Know Heroes Villains And Visionaries written by Doug Lennox and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-20 with Reference categories.
Presenting four books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. In these Doug Lennox’s brain-teasers focus on famous figures, both real and mythological, dealing with kings and queens, villains, Canada’s heroes, and dastardly pirates. Questions answered include: What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? What royal family in the world today has ruled the longest? How did Tom Longboat astound the world in 1907? What caused Moses to break the tablets of the Ten Commandments? and hundreds more. Includes Now You Know Pirates Now You Know Royalty Now You Know Canada’s Heroes Now You Know the Bible
Homelands
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Author : Chitra Ramaswamy
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2022-04-21
Homelands written by Chitra Ramaswamy and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-21 with History categories.
THE SALTIRE'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR A GUARDIAN'S BEST MEMOIR AND BIOGRAPHY OF 2022 'Remarkable' The Times 'Achingly beautiful' Guardian Beautiful in unusual and wonderful ways' Rebecca Solnit This book is about two unlikely friends. One born in 1970s Britain to Indian immigrant parents, the other arrived from Nazi Germany in 1939, fleeing persecution. This is a story of migration, racism, family, belonging, grief and resilience. It is about the state we're in now and the ways in which we carry our pasts into our futures.
Heroes Villains Dupes
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Author : Paul E. Ronan
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-06-22
Heroes Villains Dupes written by Paul E. Ronan and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-22 with History categories.
The existential question facing the antebellum presidents was how to resolve the dichotomy between the freedoms guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence and the protection of slavery established by the Constitution. This work details how each president dealt with this issue. It then ranks the presidents on the sole criterion of their ability to recognize slavery as the critical threat to national unity, and to act decisively to end the evil and peacefully preserve the Union. The book ends with the beginning of the Civil War – the result of presidents’ efforts.
The Characters Of The British Empire
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Author : Ramsay Muir
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-08-23
The Characters Of The British Empire written by Ramsay Muir and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-23 with History categories.
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Empire Of Crime
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Author : Timothy Newark
language : en
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Release Date : 2012-08
Empire Of Crime written by Timothy Newark and has been published by Harvill Secker this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08 with Organized crime categories.
Sometimes the best intentions can have the worst results. In 1908, British reformers banned the export of Indian opium to China. As a result, the world price of opium soared to a new high and a century of lucrative drug smuggling began. Criminal producers in other countries exploited the prohibition and gang wars broke out across South-East Asia. It was the greatest gift the British Empire gave to organised crime. Empire of Crime introduces the reader to a whole new collection of heroes and villains, including pioneering narcotics investigator Russell Pasha, commandant of the Cairo police force; master criminal Du Yue-Sheng, drug lord of the Shanghai underworld; and tough North-West Frontier police chief Lieutenant-Colonel Roos-Keppel, nemesis of Afghan criminal gangs. Tim Newark weaves hidden reports, secret government files and personal letters together with first-hand accounts to tell the epic story of a global fight against organised crime.