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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Some histories are written in archives. Others live quietly in the streets, homes, and memories of ordinary people. Cantonment: A Never Spoken History - Volume 1 uncovers the untold story of Dum Dum Cantonment, a place where colonial power, partition struggles, and personal narratives intersect.In this first volume, Bhargav Dey invites readers into the layered past of Dum Dum-once a British military stronghold and later a refuge for thousands displaced during Partition. Through vivid storytelling, the book explores: The origins of Dum Dum as a British garrison and the myths surrounding its name.The infamous creation of the dum-dum bullet and its global legacy.Daily life under the Union Jack, from military routines to social hierarchies.The dramatic post-colonial shift as refugees transformed a cantonment into a thriving community.Forgotten landmarks, oral histories, and the enduring identity of a name that still echoes through modern Kolkata.Richly detailed yet deeply personal, this book is not just about a place-it is about resilience, memory, and the quiet courage of people who made history in ways seldom acknowledged.Perfect for readers of history, memoir, and cultural studies, Cantonment: A Never Spoken History - Volume 1 is both a love letter to a hometown and an invitation to reflect on how places carry the weight of time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Some histories are written in archives. Others live quietly in the streets, homes, and memories of ordinary people. Cantonment: A Never Spoken History - Volume 1 uncovers the untold story of Dum Dum Cantonment, a place where colonial power, partition struggles, and personal narratives intersect.In this first volume, Bhargav Dey invites readers into the layered past of Dum Dum-once a British military stronghold and later a refuge for thousands displaced during Partition. Through vivid storytelling, the book explores: The origins of Dum Dum as a British garrison and the myths surrounding its name.The infamous creation of the dum-dum bullet and its global legacy.Daily life under the Union Jack, from military routines to social hierarchies.The dramatic post-colonial shift as refugees transformed a cantonment into a thriving community.Forgotten landmarks, oral histories, and the enduring identity of a name that still echoes through modern Kolkata.Richly detailed yet deeply personal, this book is not just about a place-it is about resilience, memory, and the quiet courage of people who made history in ways seldom acknowledged.Perfect for readers of history, memoir, and cultural studies, Cantonment: A Never Spoken History - Volume 1 is both a love letter to a hometown and an invitation to reflect on how places carry the weight of time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …