Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473373735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
A fascinating biography of Lord Minto once governor of Canada and Viceroy of India. Written by John Buchan from original letters and documents.
Lord Minto, A Memoir
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473373735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
A fascinating biography of Lord Minto once governor of Canada and Viceroy of India. Written by John Buchan from original letters and documents.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473373735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
A fascinating biography of Lord Minto once governor of Canada and Viceroy of India. Written by John Buchan from original letters and documents.
Lord Minto
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: London : Thomas Nelson
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher: London : Thomas Nelson
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Lord Minto
Author: John Buchan
Publisher:
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Category : Governors general
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Governors general
Languages : en
Pages :
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Memoir of the Life and Public Services of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
Author: Lady Sophia Raffles
Publisher:
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Category : Colonial administrators
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Colonial administrators
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Memoirs
Author: John Hookham Frere
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 374
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Sir Stamford Raffles And Some Of His Friends And Contemporaries: A Memoir Of The Founder Of Singapore
Author: John Bastin
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813277688
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
This book — written by Dr John Bastin, a leading authority on the study of Sir Stamford Raffles — offers an alternative biographical account of Raffles, as seen through his relationship with some of his closest friends and contemporaries.The people featured include the naturalists Joseph Arnold, Thomas Horsfield and Nathaniel Wallich, who received support from Raffles in carrying on their scientific research, and the orientalist John Leyden, who influenced Raffles's study of Malay and Malay customs.Examining Raffles and his social circle presents an original perspective of the man and of the colonial world in which he lived, and his correspondence with his friends and scientific colleagues reflects his attitude and opinions on a range of issues, including his desire to extend the benefits of education. The book is a highly original contribution to the study of Raffles in the bicentenary year of his founding of Singapore.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813277688
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
This book — written by Dr John Bastin, a leading authority on the study of Sir Stamford Raffles — offers an alternative biographical account of Raffles, as seen through his relationship with some of his closest friends and contemporaries.The people featured include the naturalists Joseph Arnold, Thomas Horsfield and Nathaniel Wallich, who received support from Raffles in carrying on their scientific research, and the orientalist John Leyden, who influenced Raffles's study of Malay and Malay customs.Examining Raffles and his social circle presents an original perspective of the man and of the colonial world in which he lived, and his correspondence with his friends and scientific colleagues reflects his attitude and opinions on a range of issues, including his desire to extend the benefits of education. The book is a highly original contribution to the study of Raffles in the bicentenary year of his founding of Singapore.
Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong
Author: Jon Bursey
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1526722577
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
An in-depth look at the life of Captain Charles Elliot—from his Royal Navy career to his controversial role in establishing Hong Kong as a British colony. On January 26, 1841, the British took possession of the island of Hong Kong. The Convention of Chuenpi was immediately repudiated by both the British and Chinese governments and their respective negotiators recalled. For the British this was Capt. Charles Elliot, whose actions in China became mired in controversy for years to come. Who was Captain Elliot, and how did he find himself at the center of this debate? This book traces Elliot’s career from his early life through his years in the Royal Navy before focusing on his role in the First Anglo-Chinese War and the founding of what became the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Elliot has been demonized by China and for the most part poorly regarded by historians. This book shows him to have been a man ahead of his time whose views on slavery, armed conflict, the role of women and racial equality often placed him at variance with contemporary attitudes. Twenty years after the return of Hong Kong to China, his legacy is still with us.
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1526722577
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
An in-depth look at the life of Captain Charles Elliot—from his Royal Navy career to his controversial role in establishing Hong Kong as a British colony. On January 26, 1841, the British took possession of the island of Hong Kong. The Convention of Chuenpi was immediately repudiated by both the British and Chinese governments and their respective negotiators recalled. For the British this was Capt. Charles Elliot, whose actions in China became mired in controversy for years to come. Who was Captain Elliot, and how did he find himself at the center of this debate? This book traces Elliot’s career from his early life through his years in the Royal Navy before focusing on his role in the First Anglo-Chinese War and the founding of what became the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Elliot has been demonized by China and for the most part poorly regarded by historians. This book shows him to have been a man ahead of his time whose views on slavery, armed conflict, the role of women and racial equality often placed him at variance with contemporary attitudes. Twenty years after the return of Hong Kong to China, his legacy is still with us.
British Museum Catalogue of printed Books
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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Painting the Map Red
Author: Carman Miller
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773509135
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
A detailed account of Canadian involvement in South Africa's Anglo-Boer War and the impact it had on the country during the years 1899-1902 and beyond. Includes a few bandw photographs. Canadian card order no. C92-090380-0. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773509135
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
A detailed account of Canadian involvement in South Africa's Anglo-Boer War and the impact it had on the country during the years 1899-1902 and beyond. Includes a few bandw photographs. Canadian card order no. C92-090380-0. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Canadian Historical Review
Author:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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