{"product_id":"dreamers-of-empire-achmed-abdullah-9781434497420","title":"Dreamers of Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreamers of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e presents the captivating biographies of some of the British Empire's most daring adventurers and empire-builders. This volume explores the lives of men such as Cecil John Rhodes, a visionary and controversial figure in South African colonization; Richard Francis Burton, the famed explorer and translator of \u003cem\u003eThe Arabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e; and John Nicholson and Henry Montgomery Lawrence, key military figures in British India. It also includes the tales of William Walker, a soldier of fortune, and Charles George Gordon, whose tragic fate in Khartoum became legendary. Each biography delves into the ambitions, exploits, and lasting legacies of these extraordinary individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchmed Abdullah (1881-1945), born Alexander Nicholayevitch Romanoff, was a Russian-born writer of exotic adventure tales, often set in the Middle East, Asia, and other far-flung locales. Of mixed heritage, Abdullah's life and identity were shrouded in mystery, contributing to the allure of his works. His stories, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Thief of Bagdad\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Cat's Paw\u003c\/em\u003e, frequently explored themes of espionage, mysticism, and adventure, blending elements of romance and intrigue. He was a popular author in pulp magazines and screenwriting, with his tales being adapted into successful Hollywood films. Abdullah's writing style was noted for its vivid descriptions and action-packed plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Achmed Abdullah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1434497429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434497420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wildside Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d","brand":"Achmed Abdullah","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001060278527,"sku":"9781434497420","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f3d0a46-9aef-4071-a663-82043156a093.jpg?v=1751599945","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dreamers-of-empire-achmed-abdullah-9781434497420","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}