The princes of India in the endgame of empire, 1917-1947 / Ian Copland.
The princes of India in the endgame of empire, 1917-1947 / Ian Copland.
The princes of India in the endgame of empire, 1917-1947 / Ian Copland.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Date
1997.
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N954.03/114
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English
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xiii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. The making of Indian India -- 2. The shackles of paramountcy -- 3. A vision splendid -- 4. The princes and the Diehards -- 5. On the edge of the abyss -- 6. Indian summer -- 7. Fin de siecle.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
Ian Copland's comprehensive and meticulously researched study of the role played by the Indian princes, the maharajas and nawabs of South Asia, in the devolution of British colonial power is long overdue. By rehabilitating the princes as subjects of serious historical study, the author demonstrates that, far from being puppets under the control of...
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The princes of India in the endgame of empire, 1917-1947 / Ian Copland.
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Cambridge studies in Indian history and society ; 2.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-297) and index.
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N954.03/114
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0521571790
9780521571791 (hbk.)
0521571790 (hbk.)
9780521894364 (pbk.)
0521894360 (pbk.)
9780521571791
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954.03
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991009224229702626
