The European and Asiatic Races: Observations on the Paper Read by John Crawfurd, Esq., F.R.S. before the Ethnological Society on February 14th 1866

By Dadabhai Naoroji

Book Overview

The European and Asiatic Races is a book written by Dadabhai Naoroji and published in 1866. Naoroji was an Indian Parsi scholar, educator, and political leader who was instrumental in the Indian independence movement. In this book, Naoroji discusses the differences between the European and Asiatic races, focusing on their physical, mental, and cultural characteristics.Naoroji argues that Europeans are physically stronger and better suited to industrial work, while Asians are more intelligent and better suited to intellectual pursuits. He also explores the cultural differences between the two races, including their religions, social customs, and political systems. Naoroji suggests that these differences have contributed to the unequal distribution of wealth and power in the world, with Europeans dominating the global economy and politics.The book was written during a time of significant political and social upheaval in India, as the country was still under British colonial rule. Naoroji's ideas about race and culture were controversial, and the book sparked debate and discussion among scholars and activists in both India and Europe.Overall, The European and Asiatic Races is an important historical document that provides insight into the intellectual and political climate of colonial India in the mid-19th century. Naoroji's ideas about race and culture continue to be studied and debated by scholars today, and the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, race relations, and global politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116190736X
• ISBN13: 9781161907360
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"