Offers an alternative history of the British Empire. This book delves into the stories behind artefacts to uncover the lives of collectors in India and Egypt wh... » 

Offers an alternative history of the British Empire. This book delves into the stories behind artefacts to uncover the lives of collectors in India and Egypt who lived on the frontiers of European empire. It tells a story about the making of European empires, ones that break away from the grand narratives of power, exploitation, and resistance. «