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Splendours of Imperial India : British Architecture in the 18th and 19th Century by Andreas Volwahsen (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrestel Publishing
ISBN-103791330454
ISBN-139783791330457
eBay Product ID (ePID)30247190
Product Key Features
Original LanguageGerman
Book TitleSplendours of Imperial India : British Architecture in the 18th and 19th Century
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicRegional
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorAndreas Volwahsen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight72 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-101174
Dewey Edition0
Dewey Decimal720.9/54
SynopsisAn illustrated survey of British colonial architecture that once dominated the landscape of the Indian subcontinent, this book tells a rich and complicated history of imperialism. One of the most revealing legacies of Britain's long history in India is the colonial architecture from the two centuries preceding the struggle for independence. Built to house both occupiers and occupied alike, these imposing buildings, including palaces, mansions, clubhouses, and government offices, represented a hybrid of Western and Eastern sensibilities as their architects sought to plant the flag of British dominance in a foreign culture. Splendours of Imperial India focuses on India's towns and cities, particularly Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, providing countless illustrations, sketches, and photographs of the many impressive buildings and ruins that dot India's coastlines, hillsides, and valleys. Andreas Volwahsen's informative commentaries highlight the considerable achievements of these magnificent structures while offering insight into the stories these buildings tell about their own and India's history.
LC Classification NumberNA1502
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