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Heart Like a Fakir

General Sir James Abbott and the Fall of the East India Company

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Chris Mason

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Pages: 392pages
Temps de lecture: 14heures

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Focusing on General Sir James Abbott, this book delves into the final years of the British East India Company, intertwining his experiences as an explorer and district officer with the broader themes of colonial social and sexual dynamics. It reexamines the complex relationships between Britons and Indians, highlighting the unraveling of their social contract and suggesting Abbott's potential influence on the character of Mr. Kurtz in Heart of Darkness. Through Abbott's life, the narrative sheds light on the intricacies of colonial interactions during a pivotal historical period.

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Heart Like a Fakir, Chris Mason

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Année de publication: 2022
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Titre: Heart Like a Fakir
Sous-titre: General Sir James Abbott and the Fall of the East India Company
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Chris Mason
Éditeur: RLPG/Galleys
Publié: 2022
Format: souple
Pages: 392
ISBN13: 9781538169575
Mots clés: Histoire, Histoire du monde, Cartes et voyages, Géographie & Topographie
Description: Focusing on General Sir James Abbott, this book delves into the final years of the British East India Company, intertwining his experiences as an explorer and district officer with the broader themes of colonial social and sexual dynamics. It reexamines the complex relationships between Britons and Indians, highlighting the unraveling of their social contract and suggesting Abbott's potential influence on the character of Mr. Kurtz in Heart of Darkness. Through Abbott's life, the narrative sheds light on the intricacies of colonial interactions during a pivotal historical period.