This book investigates how the material culture of South Indian courts was perceived by those who lived there in the pre-colonial period. Howes peels away the standard categories used to study Indian palace space; such as public/private and male/female; and replaces them with indigenous descriptions of space found in court poetry; vastu shastra and painted representations of courtly life. Set against the historical background of the events which led to the formation of the Ramnad Kingdom; the Kingdom's material circumstances are examined; beginning with the innermost region of the palace and moving out to the Kingdom via the palace compound itself and the walled town which surrounded it. An important study for both art historians and South India specialists. The volume is richly illustrated in colour.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. MasterfulBy Michael P. MaslankaThis is a masterful work. Johnson gets to the nub of why Lincoln changed the address after touring the battlefiled; especially the spot where General Reynolds died. It was simply this:the emotion of the tour led him to change the address; to delete the static language about "standing" where the soldiers stood; to the strong and active verb of "dedicating" here. He also does a superb job of examining the various versions of the Address and making educated guesses on which is more accurate(yes; it is likely that Lincoln said "under God"). Lincoln also called a few audibles while delivering the address and Johnson writes with a sure hand about these as well. Worth the time.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Definitive Book on Lincoln's Iconic AddressBy Dave DixonI have read all of the usual suspects on the fascinating topic of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Yes; Garry Wills won the Pulitzer for his book; and an amazing read it is. Boritt's classic is also very well done. There are others that deserve acclaim; but for my money; Johnson's book is the definitive resource on this topic. Like a trained forensic examiner; Johnson wades through an 150 year-old accretion of myth and hearsay to find truth in the many primary sources available to scholars. He approaches his topic without bias; and although he has read all the important books on the subject; he lays them all aside to focus on tracing Lincoln's every step in the days; hours; and minutes leading up to this iconic moment. The result; in the hands of a lesser historian and writer; could be methodical and stilted; yet Johnson's book is a pleasure to read. If you want to know what really happened at Gettysburg on November 18 and 19; 1863; read this book. I only had a few minor issues with Johnson's statements about the other featured speakers; but they did not detract at all from his primary purpose. I read the hardcover version on high quality cream paper at the library and finally decided to purchase that version; after seeing the paperback version in stark white paper; which I personally do not prefer.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Essential reading for understanding the Gettysburg AddressBy Michael L. OddeninoMartin Johnson provides the best single volume to understand the history surrounding the Gettysburg Address. This book helps one appreciate why the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution; and the Gettysburg Address are the components of the DNA that makes the United States of America what it is. A job well done by Professor Johnson.
