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The stiff upper lip. Steely eyes. A cold heart. This has been the picture of the English imperialist carried through the ages in popular imagination. Elizabeth Hamilton brings forth an alternative portrayal in her book, The Feringhees. Of a quiet people, dedicated to upholding the tradition of dispensing justice, avoiding corruption and conflict. Drawn from a multiplicity of sources- memoirs, commentaries, original manuscripts and family letters, it illustrates the lives of two British men who worked in the Indian Civil and Political Services, replete with descriptions of the social and cultural life as well as political particulars of the time. Sir Robert Hamilton during the rebellion of 1857, and Sir William Barton in the first part of the twentieth century as the movement for independence gained momentum. Their careers are set alongside the crucial events of their times, forming a lively and readable account of a world that no longer exists, a world now accessible only through fading photographs and yellowing pages.

Volume 1: The Proud Empire

The Proud Empire traces the life of Sir Robert Hamilton, from when he starts his career under the watchful eye of his ICS father, up till his retirement, wherein he returns to England.This exploration opens up windows into the political climate that pervaded large parts of India during the mid 19th century, particularly in the Central Provinces. Occupying multiple roles such as the Resident of Indore, Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces, Political Adviser he is seen interacting with various prominent figures of the independence movement like the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant imperialist fades away to be replaced by someone keen to make a difeerence to the society he was working in.who attempts to encourage good governance, mends ties in the midst of escalating tension, and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses.

Volume 2 The Straight Race

The Straight Race moves into the early part of the twentieth century. Sir William Bartonas career took him down paths as varied a the vast land that the British were ruling. Starting in the Punjab and later moving to the North-West Frontier, he learnt to respect the Pathans, a hardy tribe persisting in the remote mountainous districts at the end of the Third Afghan War in the harsh region of Waziristan beset by frequent violence. In contrast he served as Resident in the well administered States of Mysore and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir Williamas close interest in Indian affairs. He returned twice on tour as adviser to electrical companies, and travelled out during the Second World War with a Ministry of Supply Mission. With three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained an integral part of his life.

Table of Contents:
Contents Volume 1: The Proud Empire List of Figures Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: The Hamiltons in India Chapter Two: Robert and Constantia Chapter Three: The young Rajah Holkar Chapter Four: The Governor-General’s Agent Chapter Five: A New Governor-General Chapter Six: Sir Robert and the Rani of Jhansi Chapter Seven: Mounting Unrest Chapter Eight: The Colonel In Charge Chapter Nine: The Feringhees In Trouble Chapter Ten: Mutiny at Indore Chapter Eleven: Holkar in Danger Chapter Twelve: Preparing for Action Chapter Thirteen: The Campaign Begins Chapter Fourteen: The Relief of Sagar Chapter Fifteen: The Seige of Jhansi Chapter Sixteen: In Pursuit of the Rani Chapter Seventeen: An End and a Beginning Chapter Eighteen: Retirement Bibliography Index About the Author Volume 2: The Straight Race List of Figures Acknowledgements Chapter One: The New Recruit Chapter Two: The North-west Frontier Chapter Three: The Great War Chapter Four: Marriage Chapter Five: The Montagu Report Chapter Six: The Third Afghan War Chapter Seven: Waziristan Chapter Eight: Mysore Chapter Nine: A Royal Visitor Chapter Ten: The Viceroy and His Wife Chapter Eleven: The Resident and the Nizam Chapter Twelve: Tackling Misrule Chapter Thirteen: The Lent Officers Chapter Fourteen: Working for Women Chapter Fifteen: Christmas Camp Chapter Sixteen: The Banquet Speech Chapter Seventeen: Retirement Chapter Eighteen: A Tour of the States Chapter Nineteen: Reunion with the Nizam Chapter Twenty: The Fight for Federation Chapter Twenty-One: India’s Fateful Hour Chapter Twenty-Two: The Road to Independence Bibliography Index About the Author


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780199457465
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
  • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA
  • Depth: 38
  • Height: 218 mm
  • No of Pages: 554
  • Spine Width: 38 mm
  • Weight: 657 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0199457468
  • Publisher Date: 01 May 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: SLP
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Sir Robert and Sir William-Two Europeans in India
  • Width: 145 mm


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