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HIST 359 - On the Road in Mughal India


Next Offered: 2009-10
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD, WR

What was life actually like for Asian and European travelers in Mughal (16th-19th century) India? Original travel narratives by Indians, other Asians, and Europeans described the everyday experience of travel from the perspective of the particular author, her/his natal culture, and the travel narrative genre.  In addition to readings about the theory and praxis of travel writing, each student undertakes a substantial research project on a select traveler and her/his narrative.  Enrollment Limit: 15.
Instructor: M. Fisher
Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of instructor required.


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