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Raaja Bhasin
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
488
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Is A Historical Non-Fiction Book That Examines The Hill Town That Hosted The Raj During The Warmer Months, And How Power, Social Ambition, And Intrigue Shaped Life There. Its Central Thread Reveals How Geography, Governance, And Culture Converged In A Pivotal Imperial Hub. It Is Ideal For History Enthusiasts, Students Of Colonial Era Contexts, And Readers Curious About Cultural History And Public Life In Historic Cities. The Tone Is Thoughtful, Immersive, And Quietly Insightful.
Presented Through Concise Chapters That Blend Archival Sources With Vivid Narrative Sketches, The Book Uses Letters, Diaries, And Official Records To Recreate Both Public Drama And Intimate Moments. The Reading Experience Is Anchored By Careful Context, With Maps And Notes That Illuminate How Decisions Flowed From Rooms, Streets, And Hilltop Vistas. Readers Move Through Social Salons, Administrative Corridors, And The Landscape Itself, Guided By A Clear, Documentary-Style Voice.
For Readers Of History And Social Studies, It Covers Governance Under Colonial Rule, Imperial Networks That Stitched Together Far-Flung Outposts, Social Hierarchies And Gender Dynamics, Urban Life, And How Geography And Climate Influenced Political Decisions. The Prose Remains Accessible And Engaging, Turning Dense Archive Material Into Readable, Informative Narratives.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Richer Understanding Of How Place And Power Shaped A Turbulent Era, Plus A More Nuanced View Of Imperial History And Its Cultural Legacies. The Book Invites Reflection, Sparks Curiosity, And Leaves A Lasting Impression About How Social Life And Governance Intertwine In Historic Cities.
Product Details
Author
Raaja Bhasin
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
488
Language
English
Dimensions
203 x 254 x 1 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 595
โน 566
โน 29 Off