George Thompson

Broschiertes Buch

Lectures On British India

Delivered In The Friends Meeting House, Manchester, England, In October, 1839 (1840)

Beschreibung

Lectures on British India is a book written by George Thompson and published in 1840. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author in the Friends Meeting House in Manchester, England, in October 1839. The lectures discuss various aspects of British India, including its history, culture, economy, and politics. Thompson provides a critical analysis of British rule in India and its impact on the Indian people. He also discusses the role of the East India Company in Indian affairs and the need for reforms in the administration of the country. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the British colonization of India and the resistance of the Indian people to foreign rule. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British India and the struggle for independence.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.

Autor

George Thompson was a writer known for his exploration of social issues, morality, and the complexities of urban life. His most notable work is Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life, a novel that delves into the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in the context of a rapidly industrializing and morally complex city. Thompson's writing often addressed themes of poverty, class disparity, and the moral struggles faced by his characters, particularly focusing on the lives of women in precarious social positions. In Venus in Boston, Thompson critiques the social and economic inequalities of America, focusing on the character of Fanny Aubrey, a young, impoverished fruit vendor in Boston. Through Fanny's struggles, the novel exposes the dangers of urban life, especially for women, and highlights the tension between innocence and societal corruption. The narrative also touches on themes of virtue, resilience, and the desire for social mobility in a world rife with exploitation. His works, especially Venus in Boston, offer valuable insight into the moral and social concerns of his era. His stories contributed to the broader tradition of social realism in American literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 315g
• ISBN-13: 9781437077124
• ISBN-10: 1437077129
• Artikelnr.: 25508137