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The Peril Of An Empire (1904)

The Peril Of An Empire (1904)

Johnston, Robert

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryWorld War II

ISBN10: 1120914094
ISBN13: 9781120914095
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Peril of an Empire is a historical novel written by Robert Johnston and published in 1904. The novel is set in the early 1800s and follows the story of a young man named John who is sent to India to work for the East India Company. As he navigates the complex world of colonialism, he becomes increasingly aware of the dangers and injustices of empire-building.John witnesses the exploitation of the Indian people by the British, as well as the corruption and greed of the Company's officials. He also falls in love with a young Indian woman named Lila, which further complicates his understanding of the power dynamics at play in the region.As tensions rise between the British and the Indian people, John must decide where his loyalties lie and whether he will continue to support the Company's mission or stand up against the injustices he has witnessed.The Peril of an Empire is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of imperialism and the moral dilemmas faced by those caught up in its web. It provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in colonial India and raises important questions about power, privilege, and justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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