The nabobs at home
Edwardes, Michael, 1923-1991
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The Nabobs made vast fortunes in India after the battle of Plassey when Bengal lay open to the plundering of the victorious British. On their return to England, they flaunted their wealth and desired social distinction. They provide the subject for this book by the author of "High Noon of Empire".
Main title:
The nabobs at home / Michael Edwardes.
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Imprint:
London : Constable, 1991.
Collation:
192p.,[16]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780094691209
Dewey class:
942.06941.073
Language:
English
BRN:
1360774
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