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The Classics and Colonial India (Classical Presences),Used
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This extraordinary book provides a detailed account of the relationship between classical antiquity and the British colonial presence in India. It examines some of the great figures of the colonial period such as Gandhi, Nehru, Macaulay, Jowett, and William Jones, and covers a range of different disciplines as it sweeps from the eighteenth century to the end of the British Raj in the twentieth.Using a variety of materials, including archival documents and familiar texts, Vasunia shows how classical culture pervaded the thoughts and minds of the British colonizers. His book highlights the many Indian receptions of GrecoRoman antiquity and analyses how Indians turned to ancient Greece and Rome during the colonial period for a variety of purposes, including anticolonialism, nationalism, and collaboration.Offering a unique crosscultural study, this volume will be of interest to literary scholars and historians of the classical world, the British Empire, and South Asia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Classics and Colonial India'? A: The book explores the relationship between classical antiquity and the British colonial presence in India, examining influential figures and the impact of classical culture on British colonizers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Classics and Colonial India' is Phiroze Vasunia.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 414 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Classics and Colonial India' published? A: The book was published on July 12, 2013.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers subjects related to classical studies, colonial history, and the cultural interactions between Britain and India.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for literary scholars and historians interested in the classical world, British Empire, and South Asia.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources? A: Yes, it utilizes a variety of materials including archival documents and familiar texts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding anti-colonialism in India? A: Yes, the book analyzes how classical antiquity was used in various contexts, including anti-colonialism and nationalism.