The Marshall Albums: Photography and Archaeology

By Sudeshna Guha

Drawing on the photographic albums in the personal collection of Sir John Marshall, Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1902-1928, this volume is a study exploring multiple perceptions of Indian history and related scholarship produced through archaeological fieldwork during the colonial period. The book highlights major sites such as Sanchi, Sarnath, Mohenjodaro and Taxila - often referred to as Marshall's archaeological triumphs. With over 100 illustrations and an extensive bibliography, this book offers a detailed account of the investigative technique that developed into a commanding disciplinary science-archaeology within British India. Co-published with Alkazi Collection of Photography.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890206458
• ISBN13: 9781890206451
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Mapin Publishing Pvt
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 4.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.7" x 11.0"