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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... [read more]
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... [read more] Blog: Hello again Western World! (London, Paris, Bruges)
Date: July 12th 2009
We were all struck by a sense of culture shock arriving in civilised and orderly London after having become accustomed to India's vast contradictions of wealth and poverty, beautiful scenery juxtaposed with mountains of rubbish and some of the world's poorest, yet kindest people. However, within minutes of leaving the airport we were eagerly anticipating hot showers, western food and a washing mac ... read more
Date: July 12th 2009
We were all struck by a sense of culture shock arriving in civilised and orderly London after having become accustomed to India's vast contradictions of wealth and poverty, beautiful scenery juxtaposed with mountains of rubbish and some of the world's poorest, yet kindest people. However, within minutes of leaving the airport we were eagerly anticipating hot showers, western food and a washing mac ... read more
