Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning [Hardcover]
Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning [Hardcover] | Rare and modern books | Edward Thompson
Rare and modern books
Edward Thompson
Gyan Publishing House,
2025
Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning [Hardcover]
Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning [Hardcover] | Rare and modern books | Edward Thompson
Rare and modern books
Edward Thompson
Gyan Publishing House,
2025
45.76 €
(Delhi,
India)
Payment methods
- PayPal
- Credit card
- Bank transfer
- Pubblica amministrazione
- Carta del Docente
Details
- Year of publication
- 2025
- ISBN
- 1111032343068
- Author
- Edward Thompson
- Pages
- 178
- Publishers
- Gyan Publishing House
- Keyword
- Religion
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Print on demand
- True
Description
About The Book: Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning by Edward Thompson, published in 1871, critically examines the practice of suttee, where widows self-immolated or were forced to burn on their husband's funeral pyre. Thompson explores the historical, cultural, and religious aspects of the ritual, highlighting its roots in ancient Hindu traditions. He discusses its philosophical implications, the moral debate surrounding it, and the British colonial intervention to abolish the practice, offering insights into colonialism, religion, and social reform.
