{"product_id":"dreamers-of-empire-illustrated-by-b-k-morris-9781025616759","title":"Dreamers of Empire: Illustrated by B. K. Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Achmed Abdullah\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dreamers of Empire\" is a compelling collection of biographical narratives that explores the lives and ambitions of the men who sought to expand the reach of global empires. Written by the versatile Achmed Abdullah, this work delves into the psychological and historical motivations behind some of the most influential figures of the imperial age. The book focuses on the grit, vision, and often controversial legacies of individuals who ventured into distant lands to forge new paths for their respective nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative profiles iconic figures such as Cecil Rhodes, Sir Richard Burton, John Nicholson, and Sir Henry Lawrence, providing a vivid window into the era of the Great Game and the expansion of British influence across Asia and Africa. Abdullah's prose captures the spirit of adventure and the relentless drive that characterized these figures, blending historical fact with a narrative flair that brings the past to life. Each profile examines the personal costs and the grand scale of the \"dreams\" that shaped the political geography of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the evocative illustrations of B. K. Morris, \"Dreamers of Empire\" remains a significant historical study. It serves as an essential resource for readers interested in the complexities of imperialism, the history of exploration, and the enduring impact of individual ambition on the course of world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887103950999,"sku":"9781025616759","price":2289.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025616759.webp?v=1781156807","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/dreamers-of-empire-illustrated-by-b-k-morris-9781025616759","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}