Transformations on the Bengal Frontier : Jalpaiguri, 1765-1948 / Subhajyoti Ray.

An analysis of the socio-economic changes brought about by colonial rule in a frontier area of Bengal, Jalpaiguri. Challenging long established debates focused around the powers of dominant groups over a settled peasantry, this book broadens our perspective on the 18th century, promoting a deeper un...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Author: Ray, Subhajyoti
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Routledge, 2002.
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Summary:An analysis of the socio-economic changes brought about by colonial rule in a frontier area of Bengal, Jalpaiguri. Challenging long established debates focused around the powers of dominant groups over a settled peasantry, this book broadens our perspective on the 18th century, promoting a deeper understanding of the change-over from the pre-colonial to the colonial era.
Physical Description:1 online resource (265 pages) : maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781315028668
1315028662