Princely India and the British - Political Development and the Operation of Empire

Informationen zum Autor Caroline Keen holds a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)! University of London. Using previously unpublished archival material, this book gives new insight into the operation of empire in India in the period 1870-1909 by providing a detailed analysis of British policy towards the princely states. It will be invaluable reading for scholars of South Asian and British imperial history. Zusammenfassung Using previously unpublished archival material, this book gives new insight into the operation of empire in India in the period 1870-1909 by providing a detailed analysis of British policy towards the princely states. It will be invaluable reading for scholars of South Asian and British imperial history. Inhaltsverzeichnis CONTENTSAbbreviations viMap viiAcknowledgements viiiPreface ixIntroduction: The Indian States and the British 11. Succession 252. Education 463. Marriage and Royal Women 904. Ruler of the State 128 Maladministration and Misrule 128 The Machinery of Government 1495. Servant of the Empire 173Epilogue 204Appendix: Indian Princes and Diwans 211Glossary 214Notes 217Bibliography 264Index 277

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Keen, Caroline Keen
• Editore: Tauris, I.B.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 05.09.2012
• EAN: 9781848858787
• ISBN: 978-1-84885-878-7
• Pagine: 296
• Serie: International Library of Colonial History; International Library of Colon; International Library of Colonial History
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche comparate e internazionali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia