Bertram Mitford

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The White Shield

Beschreibung

"The White Shield" by Bertram Mitford explores themes of loyalty, ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power within a changing society. Set against the backdrop of the Zulu nation during a time of political tension and conflict, the novel examines the challenges faced by individuals navigating the complexities of leadership and allegiance. The protagonist, Untúswa, must confront his own personal ambitions while dealing with the internal threats of betrayal and shifting loyalties within his tribe. The story highlights the tension between personal desires and the greater good, as well as the consequences of ambition when faced with moral dilemmas and the pursuit of power. As Untúswa grapples with these challenges, the narrative delves into the broader struggles of a people in transition, torn between preserving tradition and adapting to new forces, such as the Boer settlers. Through the lens of Untúswa's journey, the novel explores the delicate balance of loyalty to one's people, the costs of leadership, and the potential for personal and political betrayal in times of upheaval. Ultimately, it is a story of self-discovery and the complex nature of power and loyalty in times of change.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 247g
• ISBN-13: 9789369070657
• ISBN-10: 9369070656
• Artikelnr.: 73241664