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Useful friendship : Europeans and Indians in early Calcutta /

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Robb's portrayal of Calcutta around 1800, the last of three studies based on the huge diary of Richard Blechynden, architect and surveyor, focuses on meddling Europeans and the workings of friendship. It shows friendly norms and networks underwriting credit, securing jobs, shaping work-practice...

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Main Author: Robb, Peter (Peter G.) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Kolkata (India) > Social life and customs > 18th century.
Kolkata (India) > Social life and customs > 19th century.
Europeans > India > History > 18th century.
Europeans > India > History > 19th century.
Kolkata (India) > Ethnic relations > History > 18th century.
Kolkata (India) > Ethnic relations > History > 19th century.
Européens > Inde > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Européens > Inde > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Ethnic relations
Europeans
Manners and customs
India
India > Kolkata
Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East.
History & Archaeology.
South Asia.
1700-1899
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Robb's portrayal of Calcutta around 1800, the last of three studies based on the huge diary of Richard Blechynden, architect and surveyor, focuses on meddling Europeans and the workings of friendship. It shows friendly norms and networks underwriting credit, securing jobs, shaping work-practices, facilitating town-development and mediating for law and administration, while mostly excluding Indian employers, partners, agents and employees.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustration (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199083053
0199083053