Edge of Empire

The British Political Officer and Tribal Administration on the North-West Frontier 1877-1947

Autori

• Christian Tripodi

Parametri

• 268 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Tema stórico

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Focusing on the role of political officers in colonial India from 1877 to 1947, this study explores how the East India Company managed relations with local rulers. It delves into the personalities and strategies used to exert control over the Western Frontier, highlighting both the successes and challenges of this approach. The analysis reveals the complexities of colonial influence and tribal dynamics in a region that continues to experience instability, while also examining the lasting political legacy of a power-by-proxy system.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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