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Plain Tales From The British Empire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Plain Tales From The British Empire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charles Allen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:816
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 132
Category/GenreWorld history
World history - BCE to c 500 CE
World history - c 500 to C 1500
World history - c 1500 to c 1750
World history - c 1750 to c 1900
World history - from c 1900 to now
ISBN/Barcode 9780349119205
ClassificationsDewey:909.0971241
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Abacus
Publication Date 24 January 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Classic oral history of the British Empire in an Omnibus edition. PLAIN TALES FROM THE BRITISH EMPIRE gathers together Charles Allen's best loved books on the British experience across the Empire: PLAIN TALES FROM THE RAJ, TALES FROM THE SOUTH CHINA SEAS and TALES FROM THE DARK CONTINENT. These vivid stories and recollections give an evocative and unique glimpse into the lost days of the Empire across India, Africa and the territories fringing the South China Sea. 'A hugely valuable record of colonial life in India, Africa and the Far East - intimate, vivid and immensely enjoyable' Antonia Fraser.

Author Biography

Charles Allen is one of the most celebrated travel writers and historians of his generation. Author Location: Taunton, Somerset KIPLING SAHIB (9780316726559) PLAIN TALES FROM THE RAJ (9780349104973) SEARCH FOR SHANGRI-LA (-111421) SOLDIER SAHIBS (-114569) GOD'S TERRORISTS (-118796)

Reviews

'A lovely and compelling account of what India meant to the British between 1900 and 1947 ... One of the Best' The Times 'Both a guide and an entertaining companion ... humour, drama and touches of regret fill its pages' Mail on Sunday 'One of the most enjoyable books I have read ... by turns informative, funny and deeply touching. It is an authentic record of the survivors of British India ... a book which takes on where Kipling left off' Antonia Fraser