Empire and Information: Intelligence Gathering and Social Communication in India, 1780-1870 (Cambridge Studies in Indian History & Society)
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Empire and Information: Intelligence Gathering and Social Communication in India, 1780-1870 (Cambridge Studies in Indian History & Society) by C.A. Bayly is a history book that adds background to its subject. The record for this copy lists 1997 • Cambridge Univ Pr • 426 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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