Overview :This book sheds new light on the dynamics of the colonial encounter between Britain and India. It highlights how various analytical approach... Read More
Overview :This fresh and up-to-date interpretation of India's rich and extraordinary history, written by a leading authority in the field, explores th... Read More
Overview :This book describes how friendship or quasi-friendly behaviour underwrote British life and work in Calcutta before and after 1800, even betw... Read More
Overview :This book explores the intersection of public and private temporal systems. Examining Calcutta between 1780-1830, it reveals how time functi... Read More
Overview :This volume argues that concepts and ideologies shaped the practice of British rule in India; impacted policies and laws, and were embodied ... Read More
Overview :Were colonial rulers in India worse than other governments and if so why? To consider those questions, the first part of Benign Imperialism?... Read More
Overview :A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearFrom the author of M and A Death in Braz... Read More