The alchemy of empire : abject materials and the technologies of colonialism /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sudan, Rajani (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Orient Blackswan , 2016
Subjects:	Technology transfer History 18th century. 3823 Enlightenment. 1739 Technology in literature. 3824 Imperialism History 18th century. 3825 LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. bisacsh 3826 HISTORY / Social History. bisacsh 3827 Europe Civilization Oriental influences History 18th century. 3828 Great Britain Colonies History 18th century. 3829
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Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction: Mud, Mortar, and Empire -- 1. The Alchemy of Empire -- 2. Mortar and the Making of Madras -- 3. Ice and the Production of British Climate -- 4. Inoculation and the Limits of British Imperialism -- 5. "Plaisters," Paper, and the Labor of Letters -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited.