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Frontiers (Paperback)
George Nathaniel Curzon Marquis Curzon
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R321
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George Nathaniel Curzon Curzon
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R786
Discovery Miles 7 860
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Following his election to Parliament, George Nathaniel Curzon
(1859-1925) embarked on extensive travels and research in Asia,
spending several months in Persia in 1889-90. Later viceroy of
India, Curzon believed that growing Russian influence in Asia
threatened Britain's interests, and that Persia was an important
buffer state. Highly regarded upon publication in 1892, this
illustrated two-volume work is a mix of history, geography, travel
narrative, and social and political analysis. Intended to educate
readers at home as to Persia's strategic significance, the work
reflects its author's staunch support for British imperialism.
Volume 2 covers Curzon's travels from Tehran down to the Persian
Gulf, and gives an overview of Persia's southern and eastern
provinces. As well as discussing Persepolis and other ruins, Curzon
covers Persian trade and industry, as well as Russian and British
policy towards the country. His Problems of the Far East (1894) is
also reissued in this series.
Following his election to Parliament, George Nathaniel Curzon
(1859-1925) embarked on extensive travels and research in Asia,
spending several months in Persia in 1889-90. Later viceroy of
India, Curzon believed that growing Russian influence in Asia
threatened Britain's interests, and that Persia was an important
buffer state. Highly regarded upon publication in 1892, this
illustrated two-volume work is a mix of history, geography, travel
narrative, and social and political analysis. Intended to educate
readers at home as to Persia's strategic significance, the work
reflects its author's staunch support for British imperialism.
Volume 1 describes Curzon's journey to Tehran, offering
observations on the situation in the provinces which bordered
Russian-controlled territory. Curzon then gives an overview of
Persian institutions, including the monarchy, government, and the
army. His Problems of the Far East (1894) is also reissued in this
series.
Following his election to Parliament and extensive travels through
Asia, George Nathaniel Curzon (1859-1925) published in 1894 this
consideration of the present state of Japan, Korea and China within
a changing international landscape. Later viceroy of India, Curzon
was fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of the Far East, yet
he remained a staunch supporter of British imperialism. He explains
that the book's purpose is to delve deeper into political, social
and economic conditions, rather than present a travel narrative of
'temples, tea-houses and bric-a-brac'. After devoting a substantial
section to each country, Curzon closes with 'The Prospect',
exploring what he envisages for the future of the whole region. The
favourable reception of this title and his 1892 work, Persia and
the Persian Question (also reissued in the Cambridge Library
Collection), highlighted Curzon's diligently acquired knowledge of
Asian affairs and how they affected Britain's imperial interests.
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Frontiers (Paperback)
George Nathaniel Curzon Curzon
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R418
Discovery Miles 4 180
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