1857 An Illustrated History
Edited by Som Prakash Verma
Published by Oxford University Press 2008 1st Edition
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The 1857 Rebellion - Debates in Indian History & Society offers a richly contextualised examination of the Indian Uprising of 1857, presenting it not as a single, monolithic event but as a complex and contested moment in colonial and nationalist history. Edited by Som Prakash Verma and published by Oxford University Press, this scholarly volume brings together historical debate, visual material, and interpretive essays that reassess the causes, course, and consequences of the rebellion. The work situates the uprising within broader social, political, and cultural frameworks, addressing themes such as imperial policy, popular resistance, communication networks, and the circulation of ideas that fuelled unrest across large parts of northern and central India.
A particular strength of the book lies in its extensive use of contemporary illustrations, engravings, and visual sources, many drawn from nineteenth-century publications, which vividly convey both British and Indian perspectives on the conflict. These images are carefully integrated with commentary and analysis, helping to illuminate how the rebellion was recorded, interpreted, and remembered over time. By combining visual history with critical scholarship, the volume challenges simplified colonial narratives and highlights the rebellion's enduring significance in Indian historical memory and historiography. This book would particularly appeal to readers interested in Indian colonial history, the 1857 Uprising, postcolonial studies, and collectors of serious modern historical works from Oxford University Press."
Light wear to dustjacket. Small, neat inscription on inside cover behind dustjacket flap. As good a copy as you'll find in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
