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The English in the West Indies: Or, The Bow of Ulysses
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The English in the West Indies: Or, The Bow of Ulysses
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Anthony Froude
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| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:406 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781108023702
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
8 Plates, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
9 December 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
James Anthony Froude was one of the foremost Victorian historians in England, though he was often controversial and opinionated, especially towards Catholicism. His biography of Carlyle in 1884, with his emphasis on Carlyle's weaknesses as well as his brilliance, caused lasting offence to many. He then began travelling in British colonies, which led to the publication of Oceana (1886) and The English in the West Indies (1888) which combined anecdotes and observations with Froude's opinions on the British Empire. The latter provoked many angry responses to his views on how the colonies should be governed. He favoured self-government, but feared that democracy would cause the British islands to go the same way as French Haiti, stating that black rule in Grenada would led to a rapid return to savagery. Apart from his political opinions, the book contains interesting and vivid descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants.
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