In the Whirl of the Rising - Mitford, Bertram
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In the Whirl of the Rising explores themes of rebellion, cultural conflict, and the emotional turmoil of war. Set during a time of political and social upheaval, the novel delves into the complexities of resistance against colonial powers, highlighting the struggles of both the indigenous people and the colonial forces. The story examines the human cost of conflict, with characters caught between loyalty to their land, their people, and the shifting allegiances that come with rebellion. The novel also explores the tension between personal ambition and the greater good, as individuals are…mehr

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In the Whirl of the Rising explores themes of rebellion, cultural conflict, and the emotional turmoil of war. Set during a time of political and social upheaval, the novel delves into the complexities of resistance against colonial powers, highlighting the struggles of both the indigenous people and the colonial forces. The story examines the human cost of conflict, with characters caught between loyalty to their land, their people, and the shifting allegiances that come with rebellion. The novel also explores the tension between personal ambition and the greater good, as individuals are forced to confront difficult moral choices in the face of rising violence. At its heart, the narrative touches on the themes of survival and sacrifice, as characters navigate a world where personal identity is often defined by the brutal realities of war. Themes of honor, duty, and courage also emerge as central to the characters' journeys, as they grapple with the larger forces at play. Through vivid portrayals of the emotional and physical toll of rebellion, In the Whirl of the Rising offers a powerful reflection on the impact of colonialism and the enduring spirit of resistance.
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Bertram Mitford (13 June 1855-4 October 1914) was a colonial writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic who published forty-four books, the majority of which were set in South Africa. He was a contemporary of H Rider Haggard. He was a Mitford family member and the third son of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford (1811-1912). In 1895, he became the 31st Lord of the Manor of Mitford, succeeding his brother Colonel John Philip Osbaldeston Mitford. He died in 1912 at Mitford Hall in Northumberland. Bertram Mitford was born in Bath in 1855, educated at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, traveled to southern Africa in 1874, lived in Cheltenham in 1881, married Zima Helen Gentle, daughter of Alfred Ebden, on March 9, 1886 in Brighton, had daughter Yseulte Helen on June 3, 1887 (died July 1969), son Roland Bertram on June 17, 1891 (died April 16, 1932), lived in London in 1891, and died of liver disease in 1914 in Cowfold, Sussex. He belonged to four London clubs: The Junior Athenaeum, Savage, the New Vagabond, and the Wigwam.