Friday, October 21, 2016

Kolkata, my ancestors, and me - William Darlymple

William Darlymple -Kolkata, my ancestors, and me - BBC News:



Darlymple traces his 'Black Hole' root.

"Calcutta," wrote the British colonial general Clive, "is one of the most wicked places in the Universe... Rapacious and Luxurious beyond conception." 


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