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Richard Blechynden, architect and surveyor, came to Calcutta as a 22 year old and remained in the city for the rest of his life. He left behind richly detailed, vivid tales about networks of European friendship that underwrote British life and work in Calcutta between 1791 and 1822.
Based largely on Blechynden's diaries, Robb's third book on colonial Calcutta explores the important role played by friendship in managing credit and debt, town development, ...
What role did the Empire play in modern constitution of identities in India? Liberalism, Modernity, and the Nation explores interconnections between liberal rhetoric, modern technology and governance, and the constitution of modern identities including the nation. Focusing on Indian encounters with British constitutional and political policy, it brings together seminal writings of a distinguished academician. Dwelling on a colonial cast-list ranging from Clive to ...
What role did the empire play in modern constitution of identities in India? Peasants, Political Economy, and Law explores the interconnections between agrarian policy, revenue and property law, commercial production, and the emergence of related political identities. Focusing on Indian encounters with colonial economy and governance, it brings together seminal writings of a distinguished academician. Peter Robb studies the definitions of interest groups--and the ...