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Set in the early 1800s, the story follows John, a young man working for the East India Company in colonial India. As he witnesses the exploitation of the Indian people and the corruption within the Company, he grapples with the moral complexities of imperialism. His romance with Lila, an Indian woman, deepens his internal conflict regarding loyalty and justice. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of colonial life, exploring themes of power and privilege while challenging the reader to consider the consequences of empire-building.
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The Peril Of An Empire (1904), Robert Johnston
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- 2010
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- Title
- The Peril Of An Empire (1904)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Johnston
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781120914095
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Set in the early 1800s, the story follows John, a young man working for the East India Company in colonial India. As he witnesses the exploitation of the Indian people and the corruption within the Company, he grapples with the moral complexities of imperialism. His romance with Lila, an Indian woman, deepens his internal conflict regarding loyalty and justice. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of colonial life, exploring themes of power and privilege while challenging the reader to consider the consequences of empire-building.