Lord Lawrence

Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 339K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lord Lawrence by Sir Richard Carnac TempleAuthor: Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931,Language: English, Class: DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia, Release Date: Oct 14, 2016

Editor's review

This is Sir Richard Carnac Temple's biography of Lord John Lawrence, a figure study in 19th-century British Indian administrative history. Lawrence served as Viceroy of India, and his governing style and policy choices offer a concrete entry point into how the British Empire ruled India. Temple himself had a background in colonial administration and anthropology; the writing bears the marks of its time and focuses on public affairs and institutional context rather than private life. For today's readers, its value is not literary but as a sample of an imperial official's perspective: readers can observe how 19th-century Britons shaped the image of a 'governor' and how colonial narrative organized material and chose praise or blame. It is better suited as supplementary material for historical research or for readers interested in British Indian history and imperial biography. Those seeking the critical perspective and annotation of modern academic biography should consult contemporary studies. The free e-edition is easy to search and excerpt, making it a useful primary-text reference for thematic reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University students and researchers of British Indian history and colonial administrative history
General history readers interested in 19th-century British imperial biography
Thesis writers seeking primary accounts related to Lawrence
Biography enthusiasts who enjoy accounts of public-affairs figures

Not a good fit for

Readers wanting modern critical academic biography with detailed annotations
Biography readers who prefer private-life detail and emotional narrative
Beginners unfamiliar with British Indian history who need an introductory guide

Reading tips

Read a background introduction to the British Indian viceroyalty before the main text to reduce unfamiliarity with the figures.
Excerpt the book's evaluations of Lawrence's policies and character separately and compare them with contemporary research, noting the author's era-specific stance.
Use the e-edition's search function to jump by event or place; this suits reference reading better than page-by-page reading.

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FAQ

Is this a novel or a historical biography?

It is a biography recounting the life and public affairs of Lord John Lawrence, a historical work, not fiction. Temple organizes the narrative from source material, focusing on Lawrence's administrative career and contemporary评价.

What background knowledge is needed before reading?

A basic understanding of the 19th-century British Indian administrative system, the viceroyalty and key events of the period is helpful. If entirely unfamiliar, read one or two overview articles first; otherwise the many names and institutions will hinder reading.

What are the features of this e-edition?

This version comes from Project Gutenberg, a free English e-text that is easy to search, copy and excerpt, suitable for reference. It lacks the annotations and introduction of a modern academic edition and has plain formatting; the reading experience depends on the reader's historical knowledge.

Can the book's views be quoted directly as historical fact?

Not as neutral fact. The author writes from the perspective and biases of a 19th-century colonial official, with clear praise and blame. When quoting, distinguish factual statements from evaluative judgments and check against contemporary scholarship.

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About the author

Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931 Author · British · 1850–1931

Sir Richard Carnac Temple (1850–1931) was a British military officer and folklorist who served for many years in India. His research focused on the nat worship of Burma and on South Asian folklore, which earned him a place in the Orientalist scholarship of the colonial period. One work by him is held in this collection, Lord Lawrence, a biographical study. Public information on his education, specific military career, and academic posts is limited, making detailed description difficult; from the available evidence, however, his writings drew on firsthand observation and investigation in India and Burma, tending toward religious folklore and biography. His style is practical and attentive to local beliefs and historical figures, offering useful texts for later understanding of folk religion in South and Southeast Asia.