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Works; Volume 5

Works; Volume 5

Works, Volume 5

Baron John Shore Teignmouth / William Jones

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781142644499
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The fifth volume of the collected 'Works' of William Jones and Baron John Shore Teignmouth offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early Oriental studies and British involvement in India. These writings, originally published in 1807, reflect the intellectual curiosity and colonial ambitions of the era. Jones, a renowned linguist and scholar, dedicated his life to understanding Asian languages and cultures, and this volume contains essays and treatises showcasing his groundbreaking research. Teignmouth, a prominent administrator in British India, provides valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Orientalism, the British Empire, or the intellectual history of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It provides a unique window into a pivotal moment in the interactions between Europe and Asia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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