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Pillars Of The Empire: Sketches Of Living Indian And Colonial Statesmen, Celebrities, And Officials (1879)

Pillars Of The Empire: Sketches Of Living Indian And Colonial Statesmen, Celebrities, And Officials (1879)

Escott, Thomas Hay Sweet

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ISBN10: 1167009827
ISBN13: 9781167009822
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pillars of the Empire is a book written by Thomas Hay Sweet Escott and published in 1879. The book is a collection of sketches that provide an insight into the lives of Indian and colonial statesmen, celebrities, and officials of the time. The sketches offer a unique perspective on the personalities and achievements of some of the most important figures of the British Empire.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Empire. The first section provides an overview of the British Empire and its history, while the subsequent sections delve into the lives of notable figures from various parts of the Empire.Some of the individuals featured in the book include Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir George Grey, the Governor of New Zealand. The book also includes sketches of famous writers and poets such as Rudyard Kipling and Lord Tennyson.Overall, Pillars of the Empire is a fascinating look at the people who helped shape the British Empire during the late 19th century. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the Empire and its impact on the world.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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