A History of the Mahrattas 3 Volume Paperback Set Contributor(s): Grant Duff, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108073026 ISBN-13: 9781108073028 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $175.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - India & South Asia |
Dewey: 954 |
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History |
Physical Information: 3.9" H x 5.6" W x 8.5" (4.85 lbs) 1700 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One of the many famous 'administrator-historians' of India, James Grant Duff (1789-1858), Captain of the First Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry, first arrived in India as a cadet at the age of sixteen. Quickly mastering the Marathi, Urdu, and Persian languages, Duff became well known for his ability to cut through the cultural divide, and was regarded as a valuable resource for the East India Company's expansion of trade. His wide-ranging network of connections enabled him to obtain unrestricted access to state papers, documents and temple archives. Consequently, Duff's history is comprehensive and thorough; it served as the best history of its kind for decades. |