Animal kingdoms : hunting, the environment, and power in the Indian princely states /

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Animal Kingdoms reveals the far-reaching cultural, political, and environmental importance of hunting in colonial India. Julie E. Hughes explores how Indian princes relied on their prowess as hunters of prized game to advance personal status, solidify power, and establish links with the historic bat...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hughes, Julie E., 1978-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2013.
Edición:1st Harvard University Press ed.
Temas:
1765-1947
Hunting > India > History.
Hunting > Political aspects > India > History.
Chasse > Inde > Histoire.
Chasse > Aspect politique > Inde > Histoire.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Hunting.
HISTORY > Historical Geography.
Hunting
Hunting > Political aspects
India > History > British occupation, 1765-1947.
Inde > Histoire > 1765-1947 (Occupation britannique)
India
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : a leopard in the garden
  • Princely sport and good tiger grounds
  • Exceptional game in powerful places
  • Controlling environments for progressive sport
  • Martial pasts and combative presents
  • Threatened kingdoms of dwindling beasts
  • Conclusion : leaving the garden.

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