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The book delves into thuggee as a form of banditry, rooted in a distinct socio-economic and geographic backdrop. It challenges the traditional British portrayal of thugs as mere fanatic assassins devoted to Kali, proposing a broader historical analysis that goes beyond their representation. By incorporating new material, the author redefines the understanding of thuggee, offering a nuanced perspective on its complexities and societal implications.
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Thuggee, K. Wagner
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Thuggee
- Subtitle
- Banditry and the British in Early Nineteenth-Century India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- K. Wagner
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 281
- ISBN13
- 9780230547179
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History, India
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into thuggee as a form of banditry, rooted in a distinct socio-economic and geographic backdrop. It challenges the traditional British portrayal of thugs as mere fanatic assassins devoted to Kali, proposing a broader historical analysis that goes beyond their representation. By incorporating new material, the author redefines the understanding of thuggee, offering a nuanced perspective on its complexities and societal implications.