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Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire by Nandini Das is a remarkable historical narrative that has garnered the prestigious British Academy Book Prize. This groundbreaking account unveils the pivotal encounter between Britain and Mughal India in the early 1600s, marking the genesis of colonial relations.
This captivating story centers on Thomas Roe, the inaugural ambassador of James I to the Mughal Empire, who embarked on his journey to India in 1616. At a time when England's influence in the subcontinent was minimal and their grasp of South Asian commerce was tenuous, Roe's mission symbolized the early whispers of imperial ambition.
Das's enthralling narrative not only captures Roe's four-year sojourn but also delves into:
Described as 'a triumph of writing and scholarship' by William Dalrymple in the Financial Times and 'beautifully written and masterfully researched' by Peter Frankopan, Courting India serves as a historical watershed, presenting a bold and nuanced challenge to our understanding of Britain and its embryonic empire. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale that reshapes our comprehension of history and the intricate tapestry of colonial relations.
ISBN: | 9781526615664 |
Author: | Nandini Das |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 33 mm |
Publication Date: | 15 February, 2024 |
Pagination: | 480 pages |
Weight: | 364g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’