Heroic Imperialists in Africa The Promotion of British and French Colonial Heroes, 1870-1939 |
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| Author:
| Sèbe, Berny |
| Series title: | Studies in Imperialism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7190-8492-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $183.99 |
Book Description:
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This book looks at imperial heroes from behind the legends of a dozen major colonial figures on both sides of the Channel, revisiting the familiar stories from a radically new angle. It demonstrates how their reputations were made over several decades, and depicts the milieus and individuals who supported, and benefited from, these heroic stories. -- .
This book looks at imperial heroes from behind the legends of a dozen major colonial figures on both sides of the Channel, revisiting the familiar stories from a radically new angle. It demonstrates how their reputations were made over several decades, and depicts the milieus and individuals who supported, and benefited from, these heroic stories. -- .