Waiting on empire: a history of Indian travelling ayahs in Britain

'Waiting on Empire' tells the story of the South Asian women who travelled as ayahs (servants and nannies) in the British empire, but often found themselves abandoned in Britain. It is a unique tale that gives a voice to a largely forgotten group in the historical record

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Datta, Arunima (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2023
Series:Oxford scholarship online
Subjects:
Online Access:DE-12
Volltext
Summary:'Waiting on Empire' tells the story of the South Asian women who travelled as ayahs (servants and nannies) in the British empire, but often found themselves abandoned in Britain. It is a unique tale that gives a voice to a largely forgotten group in the historical record
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2023. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 291 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191943539
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780192848239.001.0001

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text