Exploring the West three travel narratives

This omnibus presents a unique perspective of travel writing by Indians describing Europe during the 18th and 19th century. This theme provides the missing link in the east-west paradigm. Whereas the other aspect of the western perspective on Indian civilization has been studied for quite some time,...

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Main Author: Hasan, Mushirul
Other Authors: Alexander, James Edward, Stewart, Charles, I'tesamuddin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2009, 2009
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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