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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Meitheis by T. C. Hodson, with an introduction by Charles J. Lyall, is a seminal study of the Meitei people of Manipur. Published in 1908, it explores their social structure, customs, language, and religious practices, providing valuable insights into Meitei culture during the British colonial period. Lyall's introduction contextualizes the work within broader ethnographic studies, highlighting its importance in understanding the region's indigenous communities. This book remains a key reference for anthropological and historical research on Manipur. About The Author: Thomas Callan Hodson (18711953), the first William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at Cambridge, was a pioneer in Indian anthropology and coined "sociolinguistics." He authored The Meitheis and The Naga Tribes of Manipur, analyzing Indian cultural and racial histories. Sir Charles James Lyall (18451920), a British Arabic scholar and civil servant in colonial India, was known for his expertise in Eastern languages and contributions to Arabic and Hindustani literature. He published Translations of Ancient Arabian Poetry and numerous works on Arabic poetry and philology. The Title 'The Meitheis: A People of Manipur Their Social Structure, Customs, Language and Religious Practices written/authored/edited by T. C. Hodson, Introduction by Charles J. Lyall', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806944 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science, Anthropology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 300.