Transfer of Technology from South China to South India and Sri Lanka During the Colonial Era 1823-1947

von Vithiyapathy Purushothaman

200 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From the ancient Classic of Tea to the mechanical revolutions of British colonial factories, the journey of tea is a global story of technology and power. This book traces the complete trajectory of tea technology-from the cultivation techniques of southern China to the industrial innovations of Assam, and the expansion of tea empires in South India and Sri Lanka. Through archival research and fieldwork, it reveals how tea became a cornerstone of colonial economies. For tech enthusiasts and history scholars alike, this is a revealing exploration of how a single leaf and its technology bridged cultures and shaped destinies in South Asia.

• ISBN: 9798899069277
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.06.2025
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd