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Women of the Raj

The Mothers, Wives, and Daughters of the British Empire in India
Book • 2007
Margaret MacMillan's 'Women of the Raj' provides a fascinating portrait of the women who accompanied British men to India during the colonial era.

The book delves into their experiences, challenges, and roles in supporting the British Empire.

Drawing from personal letters and memoirs, MacMillan vividly portrays the lives of these women, from their struggles with the climate and diseases to their social and domestic lives.

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Conor Boyle
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Margaret MacMillan
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Margaret MacMillan on How War Has Shaped Humanity
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Conor Boyle
as some of her previous works.
Margaret MacMillan and Peter Frankopan on How War Has Shaped Humanity

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