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Winning An Empire (1883)

Winning An Empire (1883)

Stebbing, Grace

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116723250X
ISBN13: 9781167232503
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Winning An Empire is a historical novel published in 1883 by Grace Stebbing. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of a young Englishman named Harry Temple who travels to India to make his fortune. Harry quickly becomes embroiled in the political and military conflicts of the time, including the struggle between the British East India Company and the native rulers of India.As Harry rises through the ranks of the East India Company, he becomes involved in a variety of adventures and romances. He battles pirates, rescues damsels in distress, and fights in battles against the Indian princes. Along the way, he also learns about the complex cultural and religious traditions of India and develops a deep respect for the people he encounters.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in colonial India, including the opulent palaces, bustling bazaars, and exotic landscapes. It also explores themes of imperialism, cultural clash, and the morality of conquest.Overall, Winning An Empire is a thrilling and engaging historical adventure that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial India.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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