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Our Viceregal Life In India V2: Selections From My Journal, 1884-1888

Our Viceregal Life In India V2: Selections From My Journal, 1884-1888

Dufferin, Marchioness Of
Ava

Paperback

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1163622060
ISBN13: 9781163622063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our Viceregal Life In India V2: Selections From My Journal, 1884-1888 is a book written by the Marchioness of Dufferin, who was the wife of the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888. The book is a collection of her personal journal entries during her time in India, which provide a unique and intimate insight into the life of the British colonial elite during the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the customs and traditions of Indian society, the challenges of governing a vast and diverse empire, and the experiences of the Marchioness herself as a woman in a position of power. It also includes descriptions of the various regions of India, from the bustling cities to the remote villages, and the people who lived there.Throughout the book, the Marchioness reflects on her own role as the wife of the Viceroy, and the responsibilities and expectations that came with it. She also discusses the relationships between the British colonial rulers and the Indian people, and the efforts made to bridge the cultural divide between them.Overall, Our Viceregal Life In India V2: Selections From My Journal, 1884-1888 offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of British colonialism in India, as seen through the eyes of one of its most prominent and influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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