Diversions Of A Prime Minister (1894)

Diversions Of A Prime Minister (1894)

Basil Thomson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120276384
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''Diversions of a Prime Minister'' is a collection of essays and speeches by Basil Thomson, a British civil servant and writer who served as the Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and later as the Governor of the Seychelles. The book contains a series of anecdotes and observations from Thomson’s time in public service, covering a wide range of topics such as crime and punishment, politics, colonialism, and travel. Thomson’s writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen insights into human nature. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent figure in late 19th century Britain and offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the era.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.

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