Hon Alfred Deakin (9 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 326.

Condition: New. pp. 326.

Condition: New. pp. 326.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Alfred Deakin's "Irrigated India: An Australian View Of India And Ceylon, Their Irrigation And Agriculture" is a detailed exploration of late 19th-century irrigation and agriculture in India and Ceylon. Drawing from firsthand experiences, Deakin navigates through various irrigation systems, their historical context, and socio-economic implications. Enriched with vivid descriptions and cultural insights, the book reflects Deakin's political background and passion for agriculture. Through thematic chapters, it provides valuable insights into South Asian rural life and serves as a significant contribution to understanding the region's agricultural history and cultural heritage. About The Author: Alfred Deakin (18561919) was a prominent Australian politician and barrister, serving as Prime Minister three times between 1903 and 1910. As Prime Minister, he led the Liberal Protectionist Party and later formed Australia's first majority government through a controversial alliance with the Free Traders known as the Fusion. Deakin's legacy includes shaping Australia's socio-economic framework and advocating for policies such as the White Australia policy and state paternalism. The Title 'Irrigated India: an Australian View of India and Ceylon Their Irrigation and Agriculture written/authored/edited by Hon. Alfred Deakin', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088291 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 326 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Agriculture & Irrigation. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 326. …

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: Alfred Deakin's "Irrigated India: An Australian View Of India And Ceylon, Their Irrigation And Agriculture" is a detailed exploration of late 19th-century irrigation and agriculture in India and Ceylon. Drawing from firsthand experiences, Deakin navigates through various irrigation systems, their historical context, and socio-economic implications. Enriched with vivid descriptions and cultural insights, the book reflects Deakin's political background and passion for agriculture. Through thematic chapters, it provides valuable insights into South Asian rural life and serves as a significant contribution to understanding the region's agricultural history and cultural heritage. About The Author: Alfred Deakin (18561919) was a prominent Australian politician and barrister, serving as Prime Minister three times between 1903 and 1910. As Prime Minister, he led the Liberal Protectionist Party and later formed Australia's first majority government through a controversial alliance with the Free Traders known as the Fusion. Deakin's legacy includes shaping Australia's socio-economic framework and advocating for policies such as the White Australia policy and state paternalism. The Title 'Irrigated India: an Australian View of India and Ceylon Their Irrigation and Agriculture written/authored/edited by Hon. Alfred Deakin', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085818 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 326 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Agriculture & Irrigation. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 326. …

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in half blue leather, with gilt lettering and decoration to spine. Boards in matching blue cloth, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt and folding map as frontis. X/322pp. The author toured India in 1890-91, and produced a series of articles which were expanded into the present text. Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a handsome leatherbound hardcover volume.…