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'The Better Class' of Indians: Social Rank, Imperial Identity, and South Asians in Britain 1858–1914 - Studies in Imperialism A. Wainwright
'The Better Class' of Indians: Social Rank, Imperial Identity, and South Asians in Britain 1858–1914 - Studies in Imperialism
A. Wainwright
This book examines the role of class in the encounter between South Asians and British institutions in the United Kingdom at the height of British imperialism. It argues that class served as the primary register through which British polite society interpreted and applied other social distinctions such as race, gender, and religion. -- .
288 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 1, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780719089084 |
| Publishers | Manchester University Press |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 157 × 235 × 15 mm · 428 g |
| Language | English |
| Series Editor | Mackenzie, John |
| Series Editor | Thompson, Andrew |