Peter Robb

Sentiment and Self

Richard Blechynden's Calcutta Diaries, 1791-1822

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Produktbeschreibung

This book along with its companion (Sex and Sensibility) uses Richard Blechynden's diaries to present an account of everyday life in early colonial Bengal. It deals with the interactions between the Europeans and the Indians.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hurst & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 152mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9780198075127
• ISBN-10: 019807512X
• Artikelnr.: 47869812

Autorenporträt

Peter Robb is former Pro-Director, Head of the Department of History, and Chair of the Centre of South Asian Studies.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introducing Richard Blechynden (1759-1822)
Glossary
PART I. SENSIBILITY AND SENSE: BLECHYNDEN'S CALCUTTA
1: Making Sense: An Englishman in Calcutta
2: A Pernicious Race?
3: Your Obedient Servant?
4: Law and Disorder
PART 2. SENSES OF SELF: BLECHYNDEN'S CHILDREN
5: Raising a Family
6: Jobs for the Boys
7: Brides and Prejudice
8: Educated and English
9: From the Everyday to the Imperial
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index