Thuggee

Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India

Autori

• K. Wagner

Serie

• Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies

Parametri

• 281 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Indie
• Storia

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The book delves into thuggee as a form of banditry, rooted in a distinct socio-economic and geographic backdrop. It challenges the traditional British portrayal of thugs as mere fanatic assassins devoted to Kali, proposing a broader historical analysis that goes beyond their representation. By incorporating new material, the author redefines the understanding of thuggee, offering a nuanced perspective on its complexities and societal implications.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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