Philip Meadows Taylor was an Anglo-Indian administrator and novelist who devoted his long career to the service of the Nizam of Hyderabad. He excelled in his understanding of the languages and culture of southern India, serving variously as a judge, engineer, artist, and man of letters. He deeply studied the laws, geology, and antiquities of the country, becoming one of the foremost early experts on megaliths. His writings reflect profound knowledge and an intimate grasp of the Indian landscape.
Confessions of a Thug was the first dramatic account to expose a European readership to the fantastic world of the murderous Thugs, or highway robbers, who strangled their victims and who have ever since been a stable of Western popular culture
A memoir of the family of Taylor of Norwich is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Originally published in 1979 with a second edition in 1985. A basic text for students of education and teachers who are coming to terms for the first time with the nature of the curriculum. It introduces the reader to the professional field that is of concern to all engaged in the practical enterprise of education in a way which provides a 'feel' for the preoccupations of the area and a 'sense' of its complexities. With annotated further reading included, the book reflects developments in all the major areas in curriculum design and evaluation and in effecting curriculum change, plus research and theory.
Includes over 100 recipes from the repertoire that has made Terra a Terre the most talked about vegetarian restaurant in Britain.
British Overseas Publicity and Propaganda 1919 1939
The origins and early development of Britain's Overseas Information Services are meticulously traced, highlighting the historical context and evolution of these institutions. The book delves into the strategies and objectives that shaped their formation, providing insights into their impact on international relations and communication. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how these services adapted to changing political landscapes and technological advancements, offering a comprehensive understanding of their significance in Britain's global outreach.
This text traces how propaganda has formed part of the fabric of conflict since the dawn of warfare and how in its broadest definition it has been part of a process of persuasion at the heart of human communication. The third edition has been revised and expanded in the light of recent conflicts. schovat popis
This book examines the evolution of British propaganda practice during the course of the twentieth century.
A standard text on the subject. New introduction and bibliography. The leading expert in the field.