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Robert J. Blackham,William Birdwood

 
9789370975415: Incomparable India: tradition; superstition; truth

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About The Book: Incomparable India: Tradition, Superstition, Truth by Robert J. Blackham and William Birdwood explores India's cultural landscape, blending history, traditions, and colonial perspectives. The book examines India's diverse customs, spiritual beliefs, and myths, juxtaposing them with Western viewpoints. It offers insights into Indian society during British rule, highlighting both its ancient heritage and colonial transformations. Blackham and Birdwood provide firsthand accounts, reflecting their experiences in India, making the book a unique historical and cultural document of its time. About The Author: Major-General Robert James Blackham (1868–1951) was an Irish medical doctor, barrister, writer, and Royal Army Medical Corps officer. He served in India, World War I, and the Irish Civil War, earning honors like CB, CMG, CIE, and DSO. Blackham pioneered ambulance services in India, treated Viceroy Hardinge after an assassination attempt, and later practiced law. Active in London's civic life, he was Under-Sheriff and a Freeman. His notable books include Scalpel, Sword and Stretcher and The Soul of the City. About The Author: William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood (1865–1951), was a British Army officer known for commanding the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. He later led the Fifth Army on the Western Front and served as Commander-in-Chief, India (1925). Born in India, he served in the Second Boer War under Lord Kitchener and held key military positions in India. Birdwood played a crucial role in British military strategy and colonial administration. The Title 'Incomparable India: tradition; superstition; truth written/authored/edited by Robert J. Blackham,William Birdwood', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370975415 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 374 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in Engl

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