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_aRousselet, Louis, _d1845-1929 |
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_aSchetsen uit de Indische Vorstenlanden : _bDe Aarde en haar volken, 1873 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ | ||
| 520 | _a"Schetsen uit de Indische Vorstenlanden" by Louis Rousselet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the cultural, political, and social landscapes of various princely states in India, particularly focusing on Java's remnants of the Mataram dynasty and the relationships between local rulers and colonial powers. The narrative combines travelogue elements with detailed explorations of the customs, architecture, and history of these regions. The opening of the work introduces the author's journey through Java and Ahmedabad, painting a vivid picture of independent Indian states like Surakarta and Djokjokarta, which, despite appearances, are vassals to colonial powers. Rousselet describes his arrival in Ahmedabad, a city rich with history, notable architecture, and lively market scenes, illustrating the city's importance and charm. He recounts encounters with local dignitaries, notably Prince Monti-Singh of Marwar, and highlights the intricate societal hierarchies, cultural nuances, and political dynamics that characterize the Indian subcontinent during this period. The reader is welcomed into a world marked by opulence, tradition, and the complex interplay between local autonomy and colonial oversight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- Description and travel | ||
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