Memoirs of a Bengal Civilian by John Beames (Hardback Book)

Name: Memoirs of a Bengal Civilian by John Beames (Hardback Book)
Brand: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

Manohar Publishers and Distributors

This new edition carries a very useful 21-page introduction by Peter Penner (in addition to the original introduction) by Philip Mason, author of The Men Who Ruled India and an epilogue by Beames's grandson, Christopher Cooke, that assesses Beames as an administrator and a scholar. Eminently readable, the edition is particularly welcome at a time when memoirs like this are increasingly being viewed as valuable sources for an interpretation of the British Raj.\n\nMemoirs of a Bengal Civilian\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is as low as we can go \u2014 we do not accept or respond to offers. We're also unable to accommodate special requests added in your order notes at checkout. If you have a specific request or requirement, please contact us before ordering so we can check if it's something we can help with.\n\nThis new edition carries a very useful 21-pa;