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Exploring the origins of Arabic science fiction, the book delves into classical and medieval literature, employing a critical framework influenced by both Western and Arab critics, as well as postcolonial theorists. Ian Campbell introduces the concept of "double estrangement," highlighting how these texts critique societal issues while also addressing the Arab world's struggles with modernization. This analysis reveals the intricate relationship between literature, social commentary, and the quest for scientific and technological advancement in the Arab context.

Focusing on the experiences of Europeans and Americans during early industrial expansion, the study explores how these individuals became integrated members of Pacific Islander communities, often desiring to remain there permanently. The narrative contrasts romantic notions of primitivism with the harsh realities of cultural contact, highlighting the complex dynamics of jealousy, ethnocentrism, and violence alongside humanitarian efforts and indigenous hospitality. This examination reveals the multifaceted relationships that developed amid unprecedented technological interactions.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Carlyle's life, distinguishing between his formative Scottish years and his influential Chelsea years. By blending biography with literary criticism, Ian Campbell provides an in-depth portrait that captures both the man and his literary contributions, drawing on extensive research from a wealth of relevant papers.

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The book provides an in-depth exploration of Tongan society, tracing its evolution from 3000 years ago to contemporary times. It covers key aspects such as archaeology, the formation of traditional social structures, and the shift towards modernity. Dominant themes include social change, economic development, and political transformation, offering a thorough understanding of the complexities within Tongan culture and its historical context.

That Mussolini wished to conquer Abyssinia is well known; that Italy's Catholic Church also sought the eradication of the venerable Ethiopian Orthodox Church is not.

In February 1937, Italy's colonial occupying forces murdered 19,000 Ethiopians. In a brilliant piece of forensic historical reconstruction, Ian Campbell rescues from obscurity this episode of colonial mass extermination.