{"title":"Asheesh Kapur Siddique","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Asheesh Kapur Siddique, an insightful author whose contributions to History and Military studies provide a thought-provoking examination of the past. Siddique’s scholarly approach and nuanced analysis delve deep into the archives to uncover the complexities of empire and its lasting impact on contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Siddique's notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Archive of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore how historical documents serve as both artefacts of knowledge and tools of power. This book, along with his other meticulously researched titles, unravels the intricate narratives that have shaped global history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of history, a seasoned researcher, or simply a curious reader, Asheesh Kapur Siddique’s books promise to enrich your understanding of the dynamic tapestry of human events. His clear prose and engaging storytelling make complex historical concepts accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to gain valuable insights into the forces that have moulded the world, and join Siddique on a journey through the annals of history, where every page inspires reflection and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-archive-of-empire-by-asheesh-kapur-siddique-9780300267716","title":"The Archive of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow modern data-driven government originated in the creation and use of administrative archives in the British Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the span of two hundred years, Great Britain established, governed, lost, and reconstructed an empire that embraced three continents and two oceanic worlds. The British ruled this empire by correlating incoming information about the conduct of subjects and aliens in imperial spaces with norms of good governance developed in London. Officials derived these norms by studying the histories of government contained in the official records of both the state and corporations, located in repositories known as archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the empire expanded in both the Americas and India, however, this system of political knowledge came to be regarded as inadequate in governing the non-English people who inhabited the lands over which the British asserted sovereignty. This posed a key problem for imperial officials: What kind of knowledge was required to govern an empire populated by a growing number of culturally different people?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing files, pens, and paper, the British defined the information order of the modern state as they debated answers to this question. In tracing the rise and deployment of archives in early modern British imperial rule, Asheesh Kapur Siddique uncovers the origins of our data-driven present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Archive of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling examination of how the historical practices of the British Empire have shaped the modern landscape of data governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000762548460,"sku":"9780300267716","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24674903482294.jpg?v=1763302846"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/asheesh-kapur-siddique.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}