Author: | Julie E. Hughes | ISBN: | 9780674074804 |
Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | March 1, 2013 |
Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Julie E. Hughes |
ISBN: | 9780674074804 |
Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
Publication: | March 1, 2013 |
Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
Language: | English |
Animal Kingdoms reveals the far-reaching cultural, political, and environmental importance of hunting in colonial India. Julie E. Hughes explores how Indian princes relied on their prowess as hunters of prized game to advance personal status, solidify power, and establish links with the historic battlefields and legendary deeds of their ancestors.
Animal Kingdoms reveals the far-reaching cultural, political, and environmental importance of hunting in colonial India. Julie E. Hughes explores how Indian princes relied on their prowess as hunters of prized game to advance personal status, solidify power, and establish links with the historic battlefields and legendary deeds of their ancestors.