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Historians of British colonial rule in India have noted both the place of military might and the imposition of new cultural categories in the making of Empire. In this book, the author uncovers a lesser-known story of power: the power of bureaucracy.

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"Document Raj is an outstanding book. Bhavani Raman explores, with depth and insight, the 'small' world of the Tamil cutcherry in the early nineteenth century. However, by so doing, she opens up large questions about the colonial encounter in India, the transformation of knowledge and learning, and the nature of the bureaucratic state. The result is a major contribution that establishes a paradigm around which scholarly discussions are likely to take place for years to come." (David Washbrook, Trinity College, University of Cambridge)"

Document Raj Writing and Scribes in Early

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      Publisher University of Chicago Press
      Published 11/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780226703275
      978-0226703275
      ISBN-10 0226703274
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      Colonialism and imperialism

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Historians of British colonial rule in India have noted both the place of military might and the imposition of new cultural categories in the making of Empire. In this book, the author uncovers a lesser-known story of power: the power of bureaucracy.

      Trade Review
      "Document Raj is an outstanding book. Bhavani Raman explores, with depth and insight, the 'small' world of the Tamil cutcherry in the early nineteenth century. However, by so doing, she opens up large questions about the colonial encounter in India, the transformation of knowledge and learning, and the nature of the bureaucratic state. The result is a major contribution that establishes a paradigm around which scholarly discussions are likely to take place for years to come." (David Washbrook, Trinity College, University of Cambridge)"

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