Publisher's Synopsis
""The Peril of an Empire"" is a historical novel written by Robert Johnston in 1904. The novel takes place in the early 19th century during the height of the British Empire. The story follows the life of a young British soldier named Edward who is sent to India to serve in the British army. While in India, Edward becomes embroiled in the political and social upheaval that is taking place in the country as the Indian people begin to push back against British rule. As Edward becomes more involved in the struggle for Indian independence, he begins to question his own loyalty to the British Empire and the morality of imperialism. The novel explores themes of colonialism, nationalism, and the struggle for freedom and independence. It is a thought-provoking and insightful look at the impact of imperialism on both the colonizers and the colonized, and the moral implications of empire-building.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
