John Buchan

Broschiertes Buch

The African Colony

Studies In The Reconstruction (Part-Iii)

Beschreibung

A provocative doorway into the making of empire, The African Colony: Studies In The Reconstruction (Part-III), invites the reader to see how ideas of governance and reform took shape in Edwardian Africa. A concise, powerful meditation on power, policy and the human lives behind imperial plans. This essay collection offers a historical analysis in which keen observations about colonial administration meet broader questions of reconstruction and accountability. It speaks to the curious reader and the serious student of imperial history alike, blending accessible prose with a scholar's eye for context, nuance, and consequence. The book sits at a crossroads of older scholarship and modern inquiry, guiding readers through the tensions between ambition and reality in the early twentieth century. A note on significance: this work is part of a pivotal conversation about the British empire's methods and legacies, making it essential reading for both general readers and academic reference. It stands as a record of how colonial policy was imagined and contested, and how those ideas ripple through to today. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; Restored for today's and future generations; More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. An appealing gateway to historical analysis, colonial studies, and imperial history non fiction, The African Colony rewards both the casual reader and the discerning collector.

Autor

John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, barrister, and politician. After studying at Glasgow and Oxford, he served as private secretary to the High Commissioner for South Africa from 1901 to 1903. On his return to the UK he pursued politics and a literary career. During the First World War he was a war correspondent before being appointed Director of Information for the British Army Intelligence Corps. From 1935 to his death in 1940 he was the Governor General of Canada. He is best known as the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps and other adventure fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9789354843624
• ISBN-10: 935484362X
• Artikelnr.: 62346533