Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
24.02.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
180
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,1 cm
Gewicht
270 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7412-619-6
A fire crackles in the heart of the Rhodesian wilderness, casting flickering shadows on the faces of men and women who have come not merely to hunt, but to debate the very soul of empire. Here, amid the untamed beauty of early 20th-century Africa, a gathering of minds confronts the tangled questions of imperialism and progress, leadership and morality, and the restless drive of human ambition. In the hush between stories and the clash of opinions, the vastness of the British Empire becomes both a backdrop and a battleground, as characters wrestle with the ideals and contradictions of colonialism and civilisation. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this book was a sensation in its day, offering a rare blend of political quasi-novel and Scottish adventure fiction. Its pages pulse with the urgency of debates that shaped a century-arguments about the future of society, the burdens and allure of leadership, and the moral dilemmas faced by those who would shape the world. The Rhodesian hunting lodge, both shelter and crucible, brings together voices that echo the anxieties and aspirations of the early 1900s, making the story as relevant now as it was then. With its keen insights into British colonial history and the shifting tides of empire, the novel stands as a touchstone for anyone fascinated by the interplay of power, conscience, and destiny. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Alpha Editions has revived a work that continues to spark conversation about the meaning of progress and the cost of civilisation, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to step into a world where the stakes are as personal as they are political.
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