Representations of India, 1740-1840 : the creation of India in the colonial imagination
1998, 1st edition. Basingstoke : Palgrave. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #417863
ISBN: 0333689429
Physical description: vii, 237 pages), 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: pt. I. Introduction and Historical Background. 1. Introduction. 2. Historical Background -- pt. II. The British in India. 3. Traders. 4. Soldiers. 5. Administrators -- pt. III. Indian Religion and Religious Customs. 6. Religion. 7. Sati. 8. Thugs -- pt. IV. Indian Society, Government and Rulers. 9. Indian Society and Indians. 10. Indian Government and Rulers. 11. Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan -- pt. V. Conclusion. 12. Conclusion. Subjects: 1700-1899; Civilization Public opinion; Public opinion Great Britain 18th century; Imperialism In literature; Modern history to 20th century; Colonialism & imperialism India.
Price: €85.00