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Routledge - The Making of an Indian Metropolis Book

Name: Routledge - The Making of an Indian Metropolis Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the social history of colonial Bombay during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. This academic work examines the emergence of a modern metropolis through a systematic analysis of historical change. By drawing on various archival sources, the text connects different historical strands that were previously studied in isolation. This book provides a detailed account of how the changes brought by European modernity were handled by the colonized population in a major Indian Ocean city. Readers will find a deep look at how these shifts were negotiated, appropriated, or resisted within the urban environment. It serves as a significant resource for those studying urban history, colonial governance, and public culture in India.

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Provides a systematic analytical account of historical change in a major colonial city.

Utilizes a variety of archival sources to build a comprehensive historical narrative.

Examines the social history of Bombay during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Analyzes how colonial populations negotiated or resisted changes from European modernity.

Connects previously fragmented historical studies into one cohesive academic study.

Offers deep insights into the development of public culture and urban governance.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754656128
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 September 2007
Listed Since: 02 May 2007

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