Second City Of The Empire

Here's a copy of Second City Of The Empire by P. C. Bagchi – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 324 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

"Second City of the Empire" by P. C. Bagchi offers a scholarly examination of Calcutta (now Kolkata) during the British colonial period, exploring its transformation into a major urban center and intellectual hub of the British Empire in India. The book delves into the city’s political, cultural, and administrative evolution, highlighting its role as a crucible of modern Indian thought and nationalism. Bagchi presents Calcutta as not only a colonial capital but also a site of rich intercultural exchange and resistance.

Book details

• Author: P. C. Bagchi
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 324
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1938

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This edition is in English.

Who wrote Second City Of The Empire?

Second City Of The Empire is written by P. C. Bagchi.

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