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Robert Lyall's life intertwines medicine, botany, and politics against a backdrop of radical change. Born during the French Revolution in Scotland, he studied medicine across Europe and became a vocal advocate for liberalism. His role as British Resident Agent in Madagascar faced challenges as he navigated local politics and cultural tensions, ultimately leading to conflict with Queen Ranavalona I. Accused of sorcery and forced to leave, Lyall's story ends in Mauritius, where he succumbed to malaria, highlighting the complexities of colonial encounters and personal ambition.
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The Travels of Robert Lyall, 17891831, Gwyn Campbell
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- 2021
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- Subtítulo
- Scottish Surgeon, Naturalist and British Agent to the Court of Madagascar
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Gwyn Campbell
- Editorial
- Springer International Publishing
- Publicado en
- 2021
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 436
- ISBN13
- 9783030516475
- Serie
- Descripción
- Robert Lyall's life intertwines medicine, botany, and politics against a backdrop of radical change. Born during the French Revolution in Scotland, he studied medicine across Europe and became a vocal advocate for liberalism. His role as British Resident Agent in Madagascar faced challenges as he navigated local politics and cultural tensions, ultimately leading to conflict with Queen Ranavalona I. Accused of sorcery and forced to leave, Lyall's story ends in Mauritius, where he succumbed to malaria, highlighting the complexities of colonial encounters and personal ambition.