George Hutchinson Boeken

The book offers a comprehensive account of the mutinies in Oude during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, based on authentic records such as official reports and eyewitness testimonies. It explores the dissatisfaction among Indian soldiers with the British East India Company's policies, detailing the rapid spread of rebellion and the ensuing battles. Hutchinson highlights the atrocities committed by both sides and provides insights into the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Oude, making it a significant historical document for those interested in Indian history and the British Empire.

George Hutchinson offers readings of individual works and the larger intellectual and cultural scene to reveal the 1940s as a period of profound and influential accomplishment. Facing the Abyss examines the relation of aesthetics to politics, the idea of universalism, and connections across racial, ethnic, and gender divisions.