Ivermee, Robert

Hooghly: The Global History of a River

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ISBN 13:: 9781911723349
author:: Ivermee, Robert
format:: Paperback
publisher:: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 2.6 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: History, Asia, India & South Asia,
Condition:: New
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The Hooghly: A River of Global Significance For centuries, the Hooghly was a river of global importance, attracting merchants, missionaries, and others from Europe, Asia, and beyond. Its distributary, flowing south to the Bay of Bengal, played a crucial role in shaping the course of history. This book explores the complex dynamics of those who struggled to control the river, including the Portuguese, Mughals, Dutch, French, and British. Robert Ivermee examines how the Hooghly was integrated into global networks of encounter and exchange, and the dramatic consequences that ensued. From the role of modern capitalism to the impact on the natural world, Ivermee sheds light on enduring themes that continue to shape our world today. By tracing the Hooghly's journey up and down its length, Ivermee offers a fresh perspective on the river's global history, one that may hold valuable lessons for India as it emerges as a world superpower.

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