A Son Of Empire

""A Son of Empire"" is a novel written by Morley Roberts and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young man named Philip O'Reilly, who is born into a wealthy family in England. However, he is also a son of the British Empire, and his father is a high-ranking military officer who is often away on duty in far-flung corners of the world.As Philip grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities of the British Empire. He begins to question his own privileged position and becomes involved in political activism, joining a group of socialists who are fighting for workers' rights and independence for colonized nations.The novel explores themes of imperialism, class struggle, and personal identity, as Philip struggles to reconcile his loyalty to his family and his country with his growing awareness of the suffering caused by British colonialism. Along the way, he falls in love, experiences heartbreak, and ultimately finds his own path in life.Overall, ""A Son of Empire"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of the British Empire and its impact on both colonizers and colonized.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.