The Last Empire: Photography In British India, 1855-1911 [Hardcover]

Ainslie Embree (Author), Clark Worswick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2005

The Last Empire comprises the first known photographs of the Himalayas, British colonial troops, Asian landscapes, and native princes from collections throughout the world.

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About the Author

Clark Worswick is a noted photographer and filmmaker. Ainslie Embree, a professor at Columbia University, has published numerous books on India.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Aperture (June 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893814520
• ISBN-13: 978-0893814526
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,119,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare find, September 17, 2002

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This review is from: The Last Empire: Photography In British India, 1855-1911 (Hardcover)

This little known book was one of the few that passed the stringent criteria we have for recommending the top selection on India.

The British public was made aware of India's scenery long before the invention of photography. With the advent of camera, there was a deep interest in capturing the romance, glory and mysticism of the India. Western artists, photographers and adventurers made an attempt to understand and record the mysterious and exotic India. Many books were published during this time, which were a huge hit with public. By 1850s, photographic societies were established in Bombay, Bengal and Madras, and the East India Company was subsidizing photographers.
This book is a collection of some of the most rare and extraordinary photographs of British India taken between 1855 and 1911, including the first photographs of the Himalayas, ancient archaeological wonders, the pageantry of British colonial troops, Indian landscapes, and ruling native princes. These have been gathered from collections throughout the world and many have never been seen outside the archives from which they were gathered. We at Recipedelights.com consider this an outstanding book that is a "must-buy" for Collectors.