Nicholas B. Dirks

This volume traces the caste system from the medieval kingdoms of southern India through early colonial archives to the 20th century. It surveys the rise of caste politics and how caste-based movements have threatened nationalist consensus.

Contains primary source material.

"After the murders of the king and queen, the island empire of Crosspointe is on the verge of chaos. The ruthless lord chancellor has taken the throne and made slaves of most of the royal family. Majick has inexplicably ceased to work, and majicars have begun attacking one another in the streets of Sylmont. Now in order to save the country they love from utter destruction. The king's heirs are determined to rally whatever allies they have left and overthrow the lord chancellor before the Jutras invade..."--P.of cover.