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Missionaries, Rebellion and Proto-Nationalism
Geoffrey A. Oddie
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James Long of Bengal
出版Routledge, 2014-03-05
主題Social Science / Ethnic Studies / GeneralSocial Science / Regional StudiesSocial Science / Human GeographyHistory / Asia / GeneralSocial Science / Sociology / GeneralReligion / General
ISBN11368099619781136809965
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=I50AAwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The Rev. James Long was one of the most remarkable Protestant missionaries working in India in the nineteenth century. Sent to Calcutta at the age of 22 in 1840, he devoted his life to representing what he passionately believed were the best interests of the forgotten poor and oppressed among the Bengali population. Long was a central figure in the indigo planting controversy of 1861 and suffered imprisonment as a result. His memory is revered even today in modern India, where his contribution to the development of Bengali vernacular education, literature, history, and sociology is highly regarded. Dr Oddie has produced the first full-length biography of Rev Long, examining his work and activities in the context of his own background, philosophy and motivation as well as the political and cultural climate of the day. This book will add significantly to our knowledge of social movements in nineteenth century India and the colonial responses to them.