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The Global Indies: British Imperial Culture And The Reshaping Of The World, 17561815 (The Lewis Walpole Series In Eighteenthce
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A Study Of British Imperialisms Imaginative Geography, Exploring The Pairing Of India And The Atlantic World From Literature To Colonial Policyin This Lively Book, Ashley Cohen Weaves A Complex Portrait Of The Imaginative Geography Of British Imperialism. Contrary To Most Current Scholarship, Eighteenthcentury Britons Saw The Empire Not As Separate Atlantic And Indian Spheres But As An Interconnected Whole: The Indies. Crisscrossing The Hemispheres, Cohen Traces Global Histories Of Race, Slavery, And Class, From Boston To Bengal. She Also Reveals The Empire To Be Pervasively Present At Home, In Metropolitan Scenes Of Fashionable Sociability. Closereading A Mixed Archive Of Plays, Poems, Travel Narratives, Parliamentary Speeches, Political Pamphlets, Visual Satires, Paintings, Memoirs, Manuscript Letters, And Diaries, Cohen Reveals How The Pairing Of The Two Indies In Discourse Helped Produce Colonial Policies That Linked Them In Practice. Combining The Methods Of Literary Studies And New Imperial History, Cohen Demonstrates How The Imaginative Geography Of The Indies Shaped The Culture Of British Imperialism, Which In Turn Changed The Shape Of The World.
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- Q: What is the book 'The Global Indies' about? A: The book explores British imperialism and its imaginative geography, focusing on the interconnectedness of India and the Atlantic world.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Global Indies' have? A: The book contains three hundred twenty pages, providing a thorough examination of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Global Indies' have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and longevity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Global Indies'? A: The author is Ashley L. Cohen, known for her scholarly contributions to imperial history and literature.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'The Global Indies'? A: The book measures six point fourteen inches in length, one point six inches in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height.
- Q: What genre does 'The Global Indies' belong to? A: This book is classified under the Victorian category, focusing on historical and cultural studies.
- Q: How should I read 'The Global Indies'? A: You can read this book at your own pace, as it is suitable for both casual readers and scholars interested in imperial culture.
- Q: Is 'The Global Indies' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is ideal for academic study, providing insights into British imperialism and its cultural impact.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Global Indies'? A: The book discusses themes such as race, slavery, class, and the cultural connections between the Atlantic and Indian worlds.
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- Q: Does 'The Global Indies' include illustrations or maps? A: The book primarily consists of text and does not include illustrations or maps.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'The Global Indies'? A: The target audience includes students, historians, and anyone interested in British imperialism and cultural history.