| Description |
1 online resource (354 pages) |
| Summary |
This volume offers a unique glimpse into a European household in 18th century India. Claude Martin was an entrepreneurial Frenchman who settled in Lucknow, capital of the rich Muslim state of Awadh (Oudh). The book presents the inventory of his houses here for the first time, together with the catalogue of books from his library. It gathers together six experts to examine Martin's numerous possessions, and discuss his paintings, silverware, jewellery, textiles, weapons, carriages, boats and hot air balloons. His collection of scientific items imported from the best European instrument makers r |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
India -- History -- 18th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85064914
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| Subject |
India
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1527561348 |
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9781527561342 |
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