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About The Book: Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning by Edward Thompson, published in 1871, critically examines the practice of suttee, where widows self-immolated or were forced to burn on their husband's funeral pyre. Thompson explores the historical, cultural, and religious aspects of the ritual, highlighting its roots in ancient Hindu traditions. He discusses its philosophical implications, the moral debate surrounding it, and the British colonial intervention to abolish the practice, offering insights into colonialism, religion, and social reform. About The Author: Edward Thompson (1866–1946) was a British historian, writer, and civil servant known for his work on Indian history and colonialism. He is best remembered for his critical examination of the suttee practice in his book Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry, advocating for social reforms in British India. The Title 'Suttee: A Historical and Philosophical Enquiry Into the Hindu Rite of Widow-Burning written/authored/edited by Edward Thompson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369200832 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 178 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.