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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
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- 2007
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- Título
- Thuggee
- Subtítulo
- Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- K. Wagner
- Editorial
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Publicado en
- 2007
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 281
- ISBN13
- 9780230547179
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Historia, India
- Calificación
- 4 de 5
- Descripción
- 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.