Sovereignty and Social Reform in India

British Colonialism and the Campaign against Sati, 1830-1860

Auteurs

• Andrea Major

Paramètres

• 160 pages
• 6 heures de lecture

• Cartes et voyages
• Géographie & Topographie
• Histoire
• Histoire du monde
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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Focusing on the British prohibition of sati in 1829, the book reinterprets key themes of sovereignty, authority, and social reform in colonial South Asian history. It explores the debates surrounding this legislation, revealing how they shaped post-colonial discussions on sati and framed British engagement in Indian social and religious matters. Through this lens, the author provides insights into the complexities of colonial influence and the lasting impact of these historical debates.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2010
• Reliure: (rigide)