William Seymour
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Maiden Castle, an enormous earthwork two miles from Dorchester, Dorset, dominates the local landscape. The hill-top site, explains William Seymour, shows traces of occupation for three-and-a-half thousand years, and was the scene of a major, much publicised excavation by Mortimer Wheeler in the 1930s.
Published February 1 1982
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William Seymour argues here that the determination of Sir Charles Napier to uphold British interests in Sind led to coercion and eventual war. Much criticised for his high-handed approach, Napier nevertheless proved an efficient administrator for this conquered land.
Published June 30 1981
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