Who Was Who in British India
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Who Was Who in British India
By (Author) John F. Riddick
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
23rd July 1998
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Asian history
Colonialism and imperialism
National liberation and independence
Reference works
954.030922
Physical Properties
Hardback
464
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
1389g
Description
With over 5,000 entries, this book provides information on the men and women who played a significant role in British India from 1583 to 1947. In addition to military and governmental leaders, the book includes entries on leaders in business, the church and missions, art and literature, and science and medicine.
Reviews
Riddick's compilation will strengthen collections in academic libraries with a focus on British or Indian history.-Rettig on Reference
This work is highly recommended for all subject and for large reference collections.-ARBA
Unique contribution to historical record of British India and highly recommended for researchers and scholars alike.-Indian Defence Review
"Riddick's compilation will strengthen collections in academic libraries with a focus on British or Indian history."-Rettig on Reference
"This work is highly recommended for all subject and for large reference collections."-ARBA
"Unique contribution to historical record of British India and highly recommended for researchers and scholars alike."-Indian Defence Review
Author Bio
JOHN F. RIDDICK is head of the Library Technical Services Department at Central Michigan University. His earlier books include A Guide to Indian Manuscripts (Greenwood, 1993) and Glimpses of India: An Annotated Bibliography of Personal Writings by Englishmen, 1583-1947 (Greenwood, 1989).
