Some glimpses into life in the Far east [by J.T. Thomson]. [With] Sequel
Author : John Turnbull Thomson
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Page : 364 pages
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Release : 1864
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Author : John Turnbull Thomson
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Page : 364 pages
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Release : 1864
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Author : John Turnbull Thomson
Publisher : Andesite Press
Page : 356 pages
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Release : 2015-08-08
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ISBN : 9781298556691
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Author : John Turnbull Thomson
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Page : 356 pages
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Release : 2015-02-08
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ISBN : 9781295947713
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Author : John Turnbull Thomson
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Page : 68 pages
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Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230291857
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIX. KEDDAH DISTURBANCES. All south Asiatic nations seem to exist in a chronic state of rebellion, and their governments seem to maintain their preponderance by setting neighbouring districts at loggerheads. In order to weaken these, they cherish local antipathies, by way of gaining leisure to themselves. Anarchy is thus the rule, not the exception. Where there is no law, the strongest does as he likes. Every petty rajah, or son of a rajah, maintains his consequence by disorderly armed retainers, and the only casual relief to the subject is when these quarrel amongst themselves, for in this case the retainers have to fight their foes, instead of oppressing their fellow-countrymen. This state of matters reduces the producing power of the populations to the minimum. Nothing is produced but absolute necessities; no wealth is accumulated by the subjects. All are steeped in poverty, all are discontented, all hail revolution and change. The populations bear extortion and tyranny with the most abject servility, till the culminating points are arrived at, when the smouldering flame of discontent bursts forth with spasmodic energy. The effort is short and violent, and is succeeded by another term of dormant apathy. The native of the tropical East has not the vigour and intelligence of the European; he can, therefore, neither combine for general protection, nor organize such a system of government as is capable of maintaining order. Thus Eastern governments, to be strong--or even useful--must of necessity be despotic. A despotism in the hands of a just ruler is a blessing to Eastern nations--not a curse. Keddah was a weak Eastern state, situated at the fag end of two powerful ones, viz., the Siamese and Burmese. It was expected to serve...
Author : John Turnbull Thomson
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2014-02
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ISBN : 9781293774946
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Release : 1864
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Author : John Turnbull Thomson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781020486692
A continuation of Thomson's first-hand account of his experiences as a British colonial administrator in the Far East during the mid-19th century, including detailed descriptions of the cultures, customs, and politics of various countries in the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,83 MB
Release : 1864
Category : East Asia
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Author : Calcutta (India). Imperial library
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Page : 568 pages
File Size : 29,96 MB
Release : 1908
Category : India
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Author : Imperial Library, Calcutta
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Page : 570 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 1908
Category : India
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