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Biografier giver dig adgang til ægte livsfortællinger og skæbner, der har sat deres præg på verden. Her finder du bøger om både nulevende og historiske personer - fra de magtfulde til de misforståede, fra kendte navne til hverdagens helte. Vores udvalg rummer inspirerende historier om mod, passion og vilje, hvor virkelighedens stemmer får plads. Uanset om du søger en biografi med indhold til samlingen, en rørende gave eller blot ønsker at læse om mennesker, der har ændret verden, er der masser at vælge imellem. Find din næste biografi hos WilliamDam.dk og oplev fortællinger, der berører og sætter sig fast.
The English and Colonial Bars in the Nineteenth Century (1983) explores the impact of a changing society on the legal profession. It also examines the role of the inns of court as forging members of the governing elite and considers the structure of the colonial legal profession.
In Defence of British India (1984) illustrates the problems arising from the British need to defend an Indian empire. The strategies devised by Britain to counter the expansion of European empires into the Middle East are known as the Great Game.
Perspectives on Imperialism and Decolonization (1984) is a key collection of essays that analyse from many sides the growth and demise of Western imperialism. They examine imperial history, the experience of imperialism, and offer new thoughts on British decolonization.
A South Asian intellectual history written from a transnational perspective, this is a detailed biography of Marxist philosopher M N Roy that traces the... Læs mere
Explores the many facets of Gandhi's life and struggles. This book is drawn from many sources located in archives across four continents. It features personality and politics of Mohandas Gandhi.
This book looks at the life of Veena Dhanammal (1866–1938), considered the embodiment of ‘classicism’ in Karnatik music. It locates her art within the cultural,... Læs mere
The most distinguished member of the Indian Civil Service in the twentieth century, William Hailey was also an expert on African colonial administration. This life as a witness to and participant in the process of colonialism, nationalism and decolonisation.
This work is the first biography of Khizr Tiwana, the Unionist Premier of the Punjab during the climacteric period 1942-1947. Khizr's... Læs mere
A biography of Angami Zapuphizo, the patriot leader of Nagaland in the north-eastern hills of South Asia, who died in exile in England in 1990. It focuses on Zapuphizo's life, looking at his... Læs mere
In search of a one-man industry, a phenomenon, an urban demi-god and a national icon