Author: Elizabeth Hamilton
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019909361X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
A stiff upper lip, steely eyes and a cold heart is often how the English imperialist is pictured in popular imagination. Drawing from memoirs, commentaries and family letters, Elizabeth Hamilton brings forth an alternative portrayal of her ancestors, Sir Robert Hamilton and Sir William Barton. Their careers in India are set against the momentous events of their times to present a different side of the colonialists of a quiet people, dedicated to the tradition of upholding the law and avoiding conflict. Volume I, The Proud Empire, traces the life of Sir Robert Hamilton, from the beginning of his career under the watchful eye of his father, up until his retirement. Occupying multiple roles such as the Resident of Indore and Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces, he is seen interacting with various prominent Indian figures such as the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant imperialist fades away to be replaced by that of someone keen to make a difference to the society he was working in, who encourages good governance, mends ties in the midst of escalating tensions and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses. Volume II, The Straight Race, tracks Sir William Barton’s career in the early twentieth century. Starting in the Punjab and the North-West Frontier, he later served as Resident in the well-administered states of Mysore and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir William’s close interest in Indian affairs; he returned twice on tour as an advisor to electrical companies and travelled with a Ministry of Supply mission during the Second World War. With three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained an integral part of his life.
The Feringhees
Author: Elizabeth Hamilton
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019909361X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
A stiff upper lip, steely eyes and a cold heart is often how the English imperialist is pictured in popular imagination. Drawing from memoirs, commentaries and family letters, Elizabeth Hamilton brings forth an alternative portrayal of her ancestors, Sir Robert Hamilton and Sir William Barton. Their careers in India are set against the momentous events of their times to present a different side of the colonialists of a quiet people, dedicated to the tradition of upholding the law and avoiding conflict. Volume I, The Proud Empire, traces the life of Sir Robert Hamilton, from the beginning of his career under the watchful eye of his father, up until his retirement. Occupying multiple roles such as the Resident of Indore and Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces, he is seen interacting with various prominent Indian figures such as the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant imperialist fades away to be replaced by that of someone keen to make a difference to the society he was working in, who encourages good governance, mends ties in the midst of escalating tensions and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses. Volume II, The Straight Race, tracks Sir William Barton’s career in the early twentieth century. Starting in the Punjab and the North-West Frontier, he later served as Resident in the well-administered states of Mysore and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir William’s close interest in Indian affairs; he returned twice on tour as an advisor to electrical companies and travelled with a Ministry of Supply mission during the Second World War. With three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained an integral part of his life.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019909361X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
A stiff upper lip, steely eyes and a cold heart is often how the English imperialist is pictured in popular imagination. Drawing from memoirs, commentaries and family letters, Elizabeth Hamilton brings forth an alternative portrayal of her ancestors, Sir Robert Hamilton and Sir William Barton. Their careers in India are set against the momentous events of their times to present a different side of the colonialists of a quiet people, dedicated to the tradition of upholding the law and avoiding conflict. Volume I, The Proud Empire, traces the life of Sir Robert Hamilton, from the beginning of his career under the watchful eye of his father, up until his retirement. Occupying multiple roles such as the Resident of Indore and Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces, he is seen interacting with various prominent Indian figures such as the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant imperialist fades away to be replaced by that of someone keen to make a difference to the society he was working in, who encourages good governance, mends ties in the midst of escalating tensions and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses. Volume II, The Straight Race, tracks Sir William Barton’s career in the early twentieth century. Starting in the Punjab and the North-West Frontier, he later served as Resident in the well-administered states of Mysore and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir William’s close interest in Indian affairs; he returned twice on tour as an advisor to electrical companies and travelled with a Ministry of Supply mission during the Second World War. With three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained an integral part of his life.
The Foreign Office List
Author: Great Britain. Foreign Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, British
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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Category : Diplomatic and consular service, British
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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The Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire as at Present Existing
Author: Edmund Lodge
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Category : Baronetage
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
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Category : Baronetage
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
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Cobbett's Parliamentary Debates
Author: Great Britain. Parliament
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
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The Gentleman's Magazine
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Category : Early English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 968
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Category : Early English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
Author:
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Category : Early English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Early English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs.
The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
Author:
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
The Gentleman's Magazine: Or, Monthly Intelligencer
Author: Edward Cave
Publisher:
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Category : Books and bookselling
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Books and bookselling
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Gentleman's Magazine, Or Monthly Intelligencer
Author: Sylvanus Urban (pseud. van Edward Cave.)
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 846
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Publisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, for the Year ...
Author:
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Category : English essays
Languages : en
Pages : 862
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : English essays
Languages : en
Pages : 862
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