Author: Earl of James Bruce Elgin
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Enter the world of James Bruce, the 8th Earl of Elgin, as he takes you on a journey through his life as a British colonial administrator and diplomat. In his autobiography and collection of letters, you'll get a glimpse of his time as Governor of Jamaica, Governor General of the Province of Canada, Viceroy of India, and High Commissioner and Plenipotentiary in China and the Far East. Delve into his controversial decision to order the destruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, an architectural wonder with priceless cultural artifacts, and learn about the political climate that led to this momentous decision. With 'Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin', you'll find a firsthand account of one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century and gain a unique perspective on the complex issues of the time.
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: Earl of James Bruce Elgin
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Enter the world of James Bruce, the 8th Earl of Elgin, as he takes you on a journey through his life as a British colonial administrator and diplomat. In his autobiography and collection of letters, you'll get a glimpse of his time as Governor of Jamaica, Governor General of the Province of Canada, Viceroy of India, and High Commissioner and Plenipotentiary in China and the Far East. Delve into his controversial decision to order the destruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, an architectural wonder with priceless cultural artifacts, and learn about the political climate that led to this momentous decision. With 'Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin', you'll find a firsthand account of one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century and gain a unique perspective on the complex issues of the time.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Enter the world of James Bruce, the 8th Earl of Elgin, as he takes you on a journey through his life as a British colonial administrator and diplomat. In his autobiography and collection of letters, you'll get a glimpse of his time as Governor of Jamaica, Governor General of the Province of Canada, Viceroy of India, and High Commissioner and Plenipotentiary in China and the Far East. Delve into his controversial decision to order the destruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, an architectural wonder with priceless cultural artifacts, and learn about the political climate that led to this momentous decision. With 'Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin', you'll find a firsthand account of one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century and gain a unique perspective on the complex issues of the time.
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: James Earl of Elgin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734054877
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin by James Earl of Elgin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734054877
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin by James Earl of Elgin
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: Theodore Walrond
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387341350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387341350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338213960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338213960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: James Bruce Earl of Elgin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Beretning om Dansk Sygeplejeraads Rekreationshjem for Sygeplejersker
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Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin ... Edited by Theodore Walrond ... With a preface by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Author: James Bruce Earl of Elgin
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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Languages : en
Pages : 508
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Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: Eighth Earl of Elgin James
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Pages : 0
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Letters and Journals of James Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: James Bruce
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781508717591
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
"Letters and Journals of James Eighth Earl of Elgin" from James Bruce 8th Earl of Elgin. British colonial administrator and diplomat (1811-1863).
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781508717591
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
"Letters and Journals of James Eighth Earl of Elgin" from James Bruce 8th Earl of Elgin. British colonial administrator and diplomat (1811-1863).
Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
Author: Theodore Walrond
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382807734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382807734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.