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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Book Summary
This Non-Fiction History Book Examines How The East India Company Reshaped India's Built Environment. Its Central Theme Is That Defence Works, Urban Development, And Infrastructure Carried Political Messages, Transforming Landscapes And Daily Life. It Is Aimed At Readers With An Interest In Colonial History, Architecture, Urban Planning, And Political History, And Uses A Thoughtful, Educational, And Analytical Tone.
This Work Moves Through Key Construction ProjectsโRailways, Docks, Municipal Buildings, And BarracksโRevealing How Each Carried Political Aims And Reshaped Urban Life. It Also Covers Military Engineering, Cartography, The Use Of Imported Metals And Steam Power, And How Education And Health Institutions Came Under British Administration. The Narrative Also Highlights Indian Responses And The Exchange Of Knowledge That Accompanied These Changes, Offering An Accessible, Evidence-Based View Of A Complex Era.
After Reading, YouโLl Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Built Environments Reflect Power During A Pivotal Period In Indian History. It Deepens Historical Literacy, Invites Critical Thought About Infrastructure And Governance, And Leaves You With A Lasting Appreciation For The Multifaceted Legacy Of This Transformative Era.
Product Details
Number of Pages
192
SKU
9780385249379
ISBN
9780385249379
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.18 x 1.12 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paper Back
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