Valentine Chirol

Valentine Chirol
Valentine Chirol (1852–1929) was a British journalist, author, and diplomat known for his influential work on international affairs. He worked as the foreign editor of "The Times" and was a key commentator on British foreign policy, particularly concerning the Middle East and Asia. Chirol wrote several books, including "The Middle Eastern Question" and "The Egyptian Problem," focusing on imperialism and geopolitical issues. He was also knighted in 1912 for his contributions to journalism and diplomacy.

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INTRODUCTION. BY SIR ALFRED C. LYALL. The volume into which Mr. Valentine Chirol has collected and republished his valuable series of articles in The Times upon Indian unrest is an important and very instructive contribution to the study of what is probably the most arduous problem in the politics of our far-reaching Empire. His comprehensive survey of the whole situation, the arrangement of evidence... more...

CHAPTER I THE CLASH OF TWO CIVILISATIONS On February 9, 1921, three hundred and twenty-one years after Queen Elizabeth granted to her trusty "Merchant-venturers" of London the charter out of which the East India Company and the British Empire of India were to grow up, His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught inaugurated at Delhi, in the King-Emperor's name, the new representative... more...