Long Recessional: The Imperial Life of Rudyard Kipling - Hardcover

Gilmour, David

 
9780374187026: Long Recessional: The Imperial Life of Rudyard Kipling

Synopsis

An unparalleled biography of the great writer and imperial icon focuses on the prevalent themes in his intricate life, his ideas, his relationships, and his views on the Empire and the future, examining his public role and his influence on the way Britons saw themselves and their Empire. 15,000 first printing.

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About the Author

David Gilmour is the author of several highly acclaimed works of literary and political history, including two prize-winning biographies, Curzon and The Last Leopard: A Life of Giuseppe di Lampedusa. He lives in Edinburgh.

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