The 1857 Indian Uprising and the British Empire

ISBN-13: 9781316501085 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 217 str.

Jill C. Bender

Opis

An analysis of the repercussions of the 1857 Indian uprising, tracing its ramifications across the British Empire.

Recenzje

'This innovative book recasts the 1857 uprising through the lens of new imperial and global history. Ranging across colonial contexts, it explores the imperial implications of 1857, taking the story of the uprising outwards beyond empire, and connecting together Britain, India and empire in fascinating ways.' Clare Anderson, University of Leicester

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. A 'great body corporate': 1857 and the sinews of empire; 3. 'A mutiny is a very catching thing': fears of widespread resistance; 4. Defending an empire: 1857 and the Empire's 'martial races'; 5. Rebels, race, and violence: mid-Victorian colonial conflicts; 6. A legacy of violence; 7. Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index.