Alan Dillon

Lorimer (eBook, ePUB)

His Gazetteer and Britain's Pursuit of Knowledge

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A fascinating exploration of the renowned Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, a cornerstone source that remains unrivalled nearly a century after its creation by John Gordon Lorimer in 1908. Officially published in 1915, this Gazetteer remained classified until 1953, shared only among select political agents, military planners, and diplomats serving in the British and Indian Governments. It allowed the British to assert control over the region's historical narrative for over 35 years and remained under tight control until 1970.

In this groundbreaking historical work, John Gordon Lorimer emerges as a rare figure from the early 20th-century whose life remained untouched by biographical dispute, despite his pivotal role in documenting the Gulf's history. In this unprecedented study, Dillon unveils previously unseen political, societal, and economic landscapes, shedding light on a valuable artefact that helped to mould history-despite its inherent biases and subjectivity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Medina Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 404
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 6610000670666
• Artikelnr.: 72171497

Autorenporträt

Alan Dillon served for 12 years in the Royal Marines before changing his profession from one of soldiery to that of diplomacy, joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2000. He has served in Afghanistan, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Oman, interspersed by spells in various parts of Whitehall, mostly covering the Gulf and South Asia regions. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of Captain Shakespear: Desert Exploration, Arabian Intrigue and The Rise of Ibn Sa'ud (Medina Publishing, 2021).