John Buchan

Broschiertes Buch

The African Colony

Studies In The Reconstruction (1903)

Beschreibung

""The African Colony: Studies In The Reconstruction"" is a book written by John Buchan and published in 1903. The book is a collection of essays that examine the political and social issues facing British colonies in Africa, particularly in the aftermath of the Boer War. Buchan, who was a colonial administrator and later a prolific author, draws on his own experiences and observations to provide insights into the challenges of governing African colonies. The book covers a wide range of topics, including race relations, economic development, and the role of the British Empire in Africa. Buchan's writing is characterized by a clear and concise style, and his arguments are supported by extensive research and analysis. ""The African Colony"" remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonialism in Africa and the challenges of post-colonial reconstruction.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

John Buchan, Baron Tweedsmuir, was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He wrote adventure novels, short-story collections and biographies. His passion for the Scottish countryside is reflected in much of his writing. Buchan's adventure stories are high in romance and are peopled by a large cast of characters. 'Richard Hannay', 'Dickson McCunn' and 'Sir Edward Leithen' are three that reappear several times. Alfred Hitchcock adapted his most famous book 'The Thirty-Nine Steps', featuring Hannay, for the big screen. Born in 1875 in Perth, Buchan was the son of a minister. Childhood holidays were spent in the Borders, for which he had a great love. He was educated at Glasgow University and Brasenose College, Oxford, where he was President of the Union. Called to the Bar in 1901, he became Lord Milner's assistant private secretary in South Africa. By 1907, however, he was working as a publisher with Nelson's. During the First World War Buchan was a correspondent at the Front for 'The Times', as well as being an officer in the Intelligence Corps and advisor to the War Cabinet. Elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for one of the Scottish Universities' seats in 1927, he was created Baron Tweedsmuir in 1935. From then, until his death in 1940, he served as Governor General of Canada, during which time he nevertheless managed to continue writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 424
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 787g
• ISBN-13: 9781437140859
• ISBN-10: 1437140858
• Artikelnr.: 25508455