The Prince and the Plunder : How Britain took one small boy and hundreds of treasures from Ethiopia by Andrew Heavens 9781803996509

The Prince and the Plunder : How Britain took one small boy and hundreds of treasures from Ethiopia

£17.99 GBP
£17.99 GBP
Lemn Sissay hails this gripping tale as "extraordinary and thrilling", declaring it essential...
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Lemn Sissay hails this gripping tale as "extraordinary and thrilling", declaring it essential knowledge for all. In 1868, British forces stormed Ethiopia's mountainous empire, ransacking the fortress of Emperor Tewodros II and absconding with a trove of sacred artefacts and manuscripts. Amidst the plunder, they seized the monarch's young son, Prince Alamayu, whisking the six-year-old away to England's distant shores.

Andrew Heavens masterfully unravels Alamayu's complete saga, from his early life atop Africa's peaks to his newfound existence across the sea. The prince's journey saw him charm Queen Victoria, converse with Lord Tennyson, and traverse the land alongside his towering, ginger-haired guardian, Captain Speedy. Though celebrated, Alamayu was pigeonholed by society and forever barred from returning home.

Heavens' narrative also pursues Ethiopia's purloined treasures—oft likened to the Elgin Marbles—tracking their current whereabouts in bank vaults, museum storerooms, and even a sealed recess within Westminster Abbey.

The Prince and the Plunder weaves a tapestry of adventure, anguish, and misfortune. It's a tale that resonates profoundly with our present era, as we re-evaluate Britain's colonial past, topple statues of imperial figureheads, and seek out fresh heroes to venerate in their stead.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781803996509
Book Author: Andrew Heavens
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Book Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Book Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 28 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-01-16
Book Weight: 372g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

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