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Stanley: Tim Jeal

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Synopsis:

Henry Morton Stanley has come down to us in history as a cruel imperialist, a bad man of Africa, and as the person who conducted the most famous celebrity interview in history, with the words ‘Dr Livingstone, I presume?’ In this compelling biography, Tim Jeal argues that Stanley is also one of the most misunderstood of the great Victorians, and offers a reassessment of Stanley’s life, as well as a timely re-examination of post-colonial guilt and African history. Few biographies can claim so thoroughly to reappraise a reputation, or to be as moving, or as truly exciting.

Tags:

Categorised as:

Non-fiction

Sub-categories:

Biography & Memoir; History

Places:

Africa

People & Characters:

Henry Morton Stanley

Genres & Themes:

Englishmen; Exploration; Pioneers

Awards & Prizes:

National Book Critics' Circle Award for Biography - Winner 2008

Events:

Tim Jeal at Words by the Water, Keswick, Mar 07