Imperial Designs and Indian Realities The Planning of Bombay City, 1845-1875

Mariam Dossal

Paperback (16 Jan 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This work analyses the development of Bombay from a small port-town into an important colonial port-city between 1845 and 1875. It graphically captures the drama which went into the making of Bombay, looking behind the actual events to plans, resources, controversies and opinions. This award-winning book contains 22 rare photographs as well as relevant maps and plans of Bombay city.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780195631388
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	16 Jan 1997
DEWEY:	307.121609547923
DEWEY edition:	20
Number of pages:	272
Weight:	340g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	14mm