Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View Details
Author: Usha Thakkar
Publication: Indus Source Books
Category: ऐतिहासिक
Qty:
"William Erskine" is a Marathi biography of William Erskine written by Usha Thakkar and published by Indus Source Books. The book is a comprehensive and well-researched account of Erskine's life and work, and it provides a valuable insight into the social and political history of Maharashtra in the early 19th century. Erskine was a Scottish civil servant who served as the first Chief Justice of Bombay from 1827 to 1841. He was a key figure in the development of the legal system in India, and he played a significant role in the abolition of sati and the promotion of education. Erskine was also a prolific writer, and he published several books on Indian history and culture. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a biographical overview of Erskine's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his death in India. The second part examines Erskine's work as a civil servant and his contributions to the development of the legal system in India. The third part discusses Erskine's writings on Indian history and culture. The book is well-written and engaging, and it provides a valuable insight into the life and work of William Erskine. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of India in the early 19th century.
