Earl Bathurst and the British Empire

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• Neville Thompson

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• 308 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

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The years following Napoleon's defeat in 1815 were marked by Lord Bathurst's intense efforts as Britain's Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. While often seen as tranquil, this period involved significant military and political maneuvers, as British forces established control over South Africa and expanded their influence in India. Bathurst's covert operations played a crucial role in shaping global power dynamics, highlighting the intricate and often unseen efforts behind Britain's imperial expansion during this pivotal era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Hardcover