In the Service of Empire by Fae Dussart HARDBACK 9781350121164

Name: In the Service of Empire by Fae Dussart HARDBACK 9781350121164
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the under-explored history of domestic service in the 19th-century British Empire with "In the Service of Empire". This compelling hardcover book by Fae Dussart offers new insights into the relationships between servants and masters in both the metropole and the colonies. Discover how these dynamics shaped imperial society, identities, and colonial culture. Drawing on a rich array of sources including private papers, newspaper articles, and court records, this First Edition delves into the strategic nature of servant-master paradigms across diverse imperial contexts. It examines how these relationships, positioned within the private sphere of the home, became a crucial backdrop for negotiating class, race, and gender identities. Key Features: * Hardcover edition for lasting value * Detailed examination of 19th-century domestic service in Britain and India * Explores the intersection of imperialism, domesticity, and power relations * Written by Fae Dussart (Author) Product Summary: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - In the Service of Empire - Hardcover Book - English - 256 pages - First Edition - By Fae Dussart