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The book delves into thuggee as a form of banditry, rooted in a distinct socio-economic and geographic backdrop. It challenges the traditional British portrayal of thugs as mere fanatic assassins devoted to Kali, proposing a broader historical analysis that goes beyond their representation. By incorporating new material, the author redefines the understanding of thuggee, offering a nuanced perspective on its complexities and societal implications.
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Thuggee, K. Wagner
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2007
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- Titel
- Thuggee
- Ondertitel
- Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- K. Wagner
- Uitgever
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2007
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 281
- ISBN13
- 9780230547179
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Geschiedenis, Indië
- Beoordeling
- 4 van 5
- Aantekening
- The book delves into thuggee as a form of banditry, rooted in a distinct socio-economic and geographic backdrop. It challenges the traditional British portrayal of thugs as mere fanatic assassins devoted to Kali, proposing a broader historical analysis that goes beyond their representation. By incorporating new material, the author redefines the understanding of thuggee, offering a nuanced perspective on its complexities and societal implications.