The Parsis of India examines a much-neglected area of Asian Studies. In tracing keypoints in the development of the Parsi community; it depicts the Parsis' history; and accounts for their ability to preserve; maintain and construct a distinct identity. For a great part the story is told in the colonial setting of Bombay city. Ample attention is given to the Parsis' evolution from an insular minority group to a modern community of pluralistic outlook. Filling the obvious lacunae in the literature on British colonialism; Indian society and history; and; last but not least; Zoroastrianism; this book broadens our knowledge of the interaction of colonialism and colonial groups; and elucidates the significant role of the Parsis in the commercial; educational; and civic milieu of Bombay colonial society.
#5057677 in Books 2014-01-01 2014-01-01Original language:SpanishPDF # 1 8.27 x .26 x 5.85l; .35 #File Name: 8498166039102 pages
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