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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and insightful journey through 18th-century India, as seen through the eyes of a keen observer. The author, a civil servant, embarks on a grand expedition from Calcutta to Kashmir, detailing his encounters with diverse peoples, customs, and landscapes. His journey encompasses bustling cities and crumbling ruins, grand fortresses and sacred temples, providing a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indian culture. The book's narrative unfolds through a series of letters, allowing the author to share his personal reflections and observations. He delves into the intricacies of the Hindoo mythology, exploring their beliefs, rituals, and historical context. The author also examines the complex power dynamics of the era, detailing the rise and fall of various rulers and the impact of the British East India Company's growing influence. Beyond a mere travelogue, this book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of Indian society, its strengths and its struggles, as it grappled with the forces of change and tradition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282574017_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780282574017
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780282574017
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