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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.
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Thuggee, K. Wagner
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- Pubblicato
- 2007
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- Titolo
- Thuggee
- Sottotitolo
- Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- K. Wagner
- Editore
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Pubblicato
- 2007
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 281
- ISBN13
- 9780230547179
- Tag
- Saggistica, Storia, Indie
- Valutazione
- 4 su 5
- Descrizione
- 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.