About the Author
I am an historian of culture and the sacred, especially interested in ethical questions. I am currently a PhD student in History at the University of Notre Dame, having recently completed a Fulbright Study/Research grant (2021-22) in Spain, where I explored political contexts of the Mallorcan philosopher Ramon Llull. I am also a Visiting Lecturer (2023) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, where I live with my wife and daughter. We enjoy hiking, car museums, and good coffee shops.
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this article, I provide a new interpretation on the abolition of widow-burning in British India, focusing on the interplay between local opinion, administrative priorities, and British officials' cultural and religious views.
Recommended Citation
McKenny, Mihow
(2023)
""Out of Sheer Love"? The Abolition of Widow-Burning in British India,"
Madison Historical Review: Vol. 20, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/mhr/vol20/iss1/7
