Birth of a Colonial City
-20%
Availability: In Stock

Birth of a Colonial City

SKU: 9780367360696

Original price was: ₹1,295.00.Current price is: ₹1,036.00.

Discover the captivating history of Calcutta’s rise in ‘Birth of a Colonial City’ by Ranjit Sen. Explore how three humble villages transformed into the heart of the British Empire and a vibrant global metropolis in the 1800s. This compelling book delves into the historical, geopolitical, and urbanizing forces that shaped this unique colonial experience. Sen meticulously analyzes the city’s early quest for identity, its institutional development, and burgeoning municipal administration. A critical examination of the British Raj, this volume offers invaluable insights for scholars and readers interested in modern history, South Asian studies, urban development, and British colonial history. Uncover the origins of a legendary city.

5 in stock

Category: Tag:

Description

  • ISBN-10: 0367360691
  • ISBN-13: 978-0367360696
  • Publisher: Taylor&Francis
  • Publication date: 20 March 2019
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
  • Print length: 280 pages

Related products