Welsh Missionaries and British Imperialism
Andrew J. May
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Paperback. This book follows Thomas Jones, the first Welsh missionary from rural Wales to Cherrapunji, now one of the most Christianised parts of India. It foregrounds broader political, scientific, racial and military ideologies that mobilised the Khasi Hills into an interconnected network of imperial control. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 336 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 1FKA; 3JH; HBJD1; HBJF; HBTB; HRCX7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
In 1841, the Welsh sent their first missionary, Thomas Jones, to evangelise the tribal peoples of the Khasi Hills of north-east India. This book, available in paperback for the first time, follows Jones from rural Wales to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth and now one of the most Christianised parts of India. As colonised colonisers, the Welsh were to have a profound impact on the culture and beliefs of the Khasis. The book also foregrounds broader political, scientific, racial and military ideologies that mobilised the Khasi Hills into an interconnected network of imperial control. Its themes are universal: crises ... Read more
In 1841, the Welsh sent their first missionary, Thomas Jones, to evangelise the tribal peoples of the Khasi Hills of north-east India. This book, available in paperback for the first time, follows Jones from rural Wales to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth and now one of the most Christianised parts of India. As colonised colonisers, the Welsh were to have a profound impact on the culture and beliefs of the Khasis. The book also foregrounds broader political, scientific, racial and military ideologies that mobilised the Khasi Hills into an interconnected network of imperial control. Its themes are universal: crises ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Studies in Imperialism
Condition
New
Weight
561g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719099977
SKU
V9780719099977
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About Andrew J. May
Andrew J. May is Professor of History in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne -- .
Reviews for Welsh Missionaries and British Imperialism
[...] This book is thus an important part of the history of both missions and empire. It is very carefully put together, with complexity and nuance-as well as a beautiful writing style that made it a pleasure to read., Emily Manktelow, Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History, Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History, 2013 'Andrew J. May's ... Read more