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About The Book: "Pillars of the Empire: Sketches of Living Indian and Colonial Statesmen, Celebrities, and Officials" is a historical book penned by Thomas Hay Sweet Escott in 1879. The work comprises biographical sketches of influential figures within the British Empire, spanning Indian and colonial statesmen, celebrities, and officials. Escott delves into their lives, emphasizing achievements and contributions, offering a comprehensive view of the late 19th-century British Empire. Encompassing politics, culture, and society, the book provides a unique historical perspective. Despite potential imperfections in this facsimile reprint, it serves a cultural purpose by preserving and making available a snapshot of the era, aligning with the commitment to safeguarding and promoting world literature in affordable, high-quality modern editions. About The Author: Thomas Hay Sweet Escott (1844–1924), an English journalist and editor, received degrees from Queen's College, Oxford, and lectured at King's College London. Joining The Standard in 1866, he became editor of The Fortnightly Review in 1882. Escott had influential literary and artistic acquaintances, including W. S. Gilbert and Alfred Tennyson. The Title 'Pillars of the Empire: Sketches of Living Indian and Colonial Statesmen, Celebrities, and Officials written/authored/edited by T. H. S. Escott', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362086082 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 280 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Biography. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: