The Jewel In The Crown
Author: Paul Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: GUILD PUBLISHING LONDON
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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of India during World War II, The Jewel In The Crown inaugurates Paul Scott's acclaimed Raj Quartet, a monumental work of historical fiction. This compelling narrative chronicles the intricate lives of British colonials and Indian nationals, revealing the profound cultural clashes and personal dramas that unfold as the British Empire begins its decline. Scott masterfully portrays the era's social hierarchies and racial tensions, presenting a vivid tapestry of a society on the brink of radical change. The novel meticulously details the psychological impact of colonial rule on both the colonizers and the colonized, offering a poignant and often unsettling look at power, prejudice, and identity. It stands as a powerful testament to the complexities of a pivotal historical period, illustrating the human cost of empire with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
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$2.54The Jewel In The Crown
Author: Paul Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: GUILD PUBLISHING LONDON
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of India during World War II, The Jewel In The Crown inaugurates Paul Scott's acclaimed Raj Quartet, a monumental work of historical fiction. This compelling narrative chronicles the intricate lives of British colonials and Indian nationals, revealing the profound cultural clashes and personal dramas that unfold as the British Empire begins its decline. Scott masterfully portrays the era's social hierarchies and racial tensions, presenting a vivid tapestry of a society on the brink of radical change. The novel meticulously details the psychological impact of colonial rule on both the colonizers and the colonized, offering a poignant and often unsettling look at power, prejudice, and identity. It stands as a powerful testament to the complexities of a pivotal historical period, illustrating the human cost of empire with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
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Author: Paul Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: GUILD PUBLISHING LONDON
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of India during World War II, The Jewel In The Crown inaugurates Paul Scott's acclaimed Raj Quartet, a monumental work of historical fiction. This compelling narrative chronicles the intricate lives of British colonials and Indian nationals, revealing the profound cultural clashes and personal dramas that unfold as the British Empire begins its decline. Scott masterfully portrays the era's social hierarchies and racial tensions, presenting a vivid tapestry of a society on the brink of radical change. The novel meticulously details the psychological impact of colonial rule on both the colonizers and the colonized, offering a poignant and often unsettling look at power, prejudice, and identity. It stands as a powerful testament to the complexities of a pivotal historical period, illustrating the human cost of empire with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
