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Auteur(s) : Hamilton, Elizabeth (19..-....)
Titre(s) : The feringhees [Texte imprimé] : Sir Robert and Sir William-two Europeans in India / Elizabeth Hamilton
Édition : 1st ed.
Publication : New Delhi, India : Oxford University Press, copyright 2016
Description matérielle : 2 vol. (XII-245p; XII-260 p.) : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
Comprend : Vol. 1 : The Proud Empire ; Vol. 2 : The Straight Race
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references and indexes
The stiff upper lip. Steely eyes. A cold heart. This has been the picture of the English
imperialist carried through the ages in popular imagination. Elizabeth Hamilton brings
forth an alternative portrayal in her book, The Feringhees. Of a quiet people, dedicated
to upholding the tradition of dispensing justice, avoiding corruption and conflict.
Drawn from a multiplicity of sources- memoirs, commentaries, original manuscripts
and family letters, it illustrates the lives of two British men who worked in the
Indian Civil and Political Services, replete with descriptions of the social and cultural
life as well as political particulars of the time. Sir Robert Hamilton during the
rebellion of 1857, and Sir William Barton in the first part of the twentieth century
as the movement for independence gained momentum. Their careers are set alongside
the crucial events of their times, forming a lively and readable account of a world
that no longer exists, a world now accessible only through fading photographs and
yellowing pages. Volume 1: The Proud Empire: The Proud Empire traces the life of Sir
Robert Hamilton, from when he starts his career under the watchful eye of his ICS
father, up till his retirement, wherein he returns to England. This exploration opens
up windows into the political climate that pervaded large parts of India during the
mid 19th century, particularly in the Central Provinces. Occupying multiple roles
such as the Resident of Indore, Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces,
Political Adviser he is seen interacting with various prominent figures of the independence
movement like the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant
imperialist fades away to be replaced by someone keen to make a difeerence to the
society he was working in.who attempts to encourage good governance, mends ties in
the midst of escalating tension, and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all
the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses. Volume 2: The Straight
Race: The Straight Race moves into the early part of the twentieth century. Sir William
Barton's career took him down paths as varied a the vast land that the British were
ruling. Starting in the Punjab and later moving to the North-West Frontier, he learnt
to respect the Pathans, a hardy tribe persisting in the remote mountainous districts
at the end of the Third Afghan War in the harsh region of Waziristan beset by frequent
violence. In contrast he served as Resident in the well administered States of Mysore
and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration
on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir William's close interest in
Indian affairs. He returned twice on tour as adviser to electrical companies, and
travelled out during the Second World War with a Ministry of Supply Mission. With
three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained
an integral part of his life.
Sujet(s) : Hamilton, Robert North Collie
Barton, William (1871-1956)
Inde -- 19e siècle
Genre ou forme : Biographie
Indice(s) Dewey :
954.030 92 (23e éd.) = Histoire - Inde - 1785-1947 - Biographie
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780199460106. - ISBN 0199460108 (br.). - ISBN 9780199460113. - ISBN 0199460116
(br.)
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