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The Quest of the Colonial

The Quest of the Colonial

Shackleton, Robert
Shackleton, Elizabeth

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Military Biographies20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162767006
ISBN13: 9781162767000
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Quest of the Colonial is a historical book written by Robert Shackleton. The book tells the story of the British colonial empire during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the challenges it faced as it expanded across the globe. Shackleton examines the motivations behind colonialism, and the impact it had on both the colonizers and the colonized. He also explores the various strategies employed by colonial powers to maintain control over their territories, including military force, economic exploitation, and cultural assimilation.Throughout the book, Shackleton provides detailed accounts of key events and figures in colonial history, from the scramble for Africa to the Indian Mutiny. He also delves into the complex relationships between colonial powers and their subjects, highlighting the tensions that often arose as a result of cultural and ideological differences.Overall, The Quest of the Colonial is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history of colonialism, and the ways in which it shaped the modern world. Shackleton's engaging writing style and meticulous research make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of imperialism and its lasting effects.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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