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Colonial American Travel Narratives
10Original price was: ₹899.00.₹719.00Current price is: ₹719.00.Embark on a captivating journey through colonial America with “Colonial American Travel Narratives.” Explore the firsthand accounts of Mary Rowlandson, Sarah Kemble Knight, William Byrd II, and Dr. Alexander Hamilton, as they navigate the physical and psychological trials of early American life. Edited by Victoria Beckham. ISBN: 9780140390889. Perfect for history buffs and students of early American culture.
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Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886: Empire of India Special Catalogue of Exhibits by the Government of India and Private Exhibitors
0Original price was: ₹2,170.00.₹1,628.00Current price is: ₹1,628.00.A comprehensive catalogue documenting the Colonial and Indian Exhibition of 1886, showcasing exhibits from the Government of India and private exhibitors. Compiled by Sir Thomas Wardle, this historical record provides invaluable insights into India’s representation during the height of the British Empire.
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Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886: Empire of India Special Catalogue of Exhibits by the Government of India and Private Exhibitors [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹3,000.00.₹1,950.00Current price is: ₹1,950.00.An official catalogue documenting the exhibits presented by the Government of India and private exhibitors at the 1886 Colonial and Indian Exhibition. This historical record provides invaluable insights into India’s representation during the height of the British Empire.
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Colonial Buganda and the End of Empire: Political Thought and Historical Imagination in Africa: 138 (African Studies, Series Number 138)
0₹2,951.49Explore the intricate intellectual history of colonial Buganda and its pivotal role in the end of empire. Jonathon L. Earle reveals how African intellectuals navigated and redefined colonial knowledge, blurring European epistemologies within vibrant vernacular debates on kingship and empire. This crucial study offers nuanced insights into Catholic, Muslim, and Protestant perspectives, challenging existing narratives. Essential for scholars and students of African history, political thought, and decolonization, this book reshapes understanding of political imagination and historical pluralism in Africa’s colonial and postcolonial eras.
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Colonial Caregivers: Ayahs and the Gendered History of Race and Caste in British India (Critical Perspectives on Empire)
0Original price was: ₹12,241.00.₹9,181.00Current price is: ₹9,181.00.Colonial Caregivers explores the lives and experiences of ayahs—female domestic servants—in British India, examining how gender, race, and caste intersected within colonial hierarchies. This groundbreaking study reveals the crucial yet often invisible role these women played in shaping colonial society and family life.
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Colonial Caribbean
0Original price was: ₹9,743.00.₹7,307.00Current price is: ₹7,307.00.Explore the intricate world of the Jamaican plantation system at the turn of the nineteenth century with ‘The Colonial Caribbean.’ This compelling archaeological analysis, by James A. Delle, delves into the coffee plantation landscapes through a Marxist theoretical lens. Utilizing a multiscalar approach to landscape archaeology, the book examines everything from the island’s settlement patterns to the intimate organization of enslaved workers’ living spaces. Discover how the built environment actively shaped social relations in the colonial Caribbean. An essential read for those interested in Caribbean history, archaeology, and social theory, available now at The Bookish Owl.
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Colonial Educators: The British Indian and Colonial Education Service 1858-1983: v. 27 (International Library of Historical Studies)
0Original price was: ₹10,952.00.₹8,214.00Current price is: ₹8,214.00.Delve into the complex legacy of colonial education in India. This insightful volume examines the crucial role of British Indian educators and the Colonial Education Service from 1858 to 1983. Explore how these practitioners shaped educational practices and influenced India’s path towards independence and nationhood. Discover the critical debates on cultural imperialism versus vital preparation for a new era. A vital read for students, historians, and anyone interested in Indian education history and the enduring impact of the British Raj on educational systems.
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Colonial Globalization and its Effects on South Asia
0Original price was: ₹1,295.00.₹971.00Current price is: ₹971.00.Explore the profound impacts of colonial globalization on South Asia, examining the movement of knowledge, capital, and labor “from below.” This vital study focuses on the unique experiences in Sylhet, East Bengal, and Assam, detailing the tea industry’s rise, regional labor migration, and the crucial role of peasants, laborers, and women in India’s independence movement. It’s an essential read for understanding the intricate historical economic and social transformations shaping South Asia.
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Colonial Internationalism and the Governmentality of Empire, 1893–1982 (Global and International History)
0Original price was: ₹3,864.00.₹2,898.00Current price is: ₹2,898.00.This book examines colonial internationalism and imperial governance from 1893 to 1982, exploring how colonial powers developed transnational systems of rule. Wagner traces the evolution of international institutions and practices that shaped the administration and control of empire.
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Colonial Modernities: Midwifery in Bengal, C. 1860-1947
0Original price was: ₹995.00.₹746.00Current price is: ₹746.00.Explore the evolving landscape of midwifery in colonial Bengal (1860-1947) and its complex relationship with modernization. This insightful study reveals how colonial critiques and Indian responses shaped childbirth reforms, the professionalization of obstetrics, and the medicalization of maternal care. Delving into public health policies, nationalism, and debates on women’s roles, it offers a profound analysis of healthcare development in India. Essential for students and scholars of Indian history, public health, and gender studies, this book illuminates the socio-historical forces that redefined birthing practices.
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Colonial Policy And Practice: A Comparative Study of Burma And Netherlands India
0Original price was: ₹2,990.00.₹2,243.00Current price is: ₹2,243.00.A comparative study of colonial administration in Burma and the Dutch East Indies. Furnivall examines how different European powers implemented their colonial policies and their lasting impact on these Asian societies.
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Colonial Policy And Practice: A Comparative Study of Burma And Netherlands India [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹4,190.00.₹2,724.00Current price is: ₹2,724.00.A comparative analysis of colonial administration in Burma and the Netherlands Indies, examining how different European powers implemented their imperial policies. J.S. Furnivall’s seminal work explores the political, economic, and social structures that shaped these colonial societies.
