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The emergence and development of Dobhasi literature in Bengal up to 1855 A.D. (1964)
Thesis
Mannan, K. M. A. (1964). The emergence and development of Dobhasi literature in Bengal up to 1855 A.D. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029056

The purpose of this thesis is to trace the emergence of a mixed diction in Bengal and its development as a vehicle of literature. The mixed diction which was much later to be known as Dobhasi sprang from the mixture of two cultures - Muslim and Hindu... Read More about The emergence and development of Dobhasi literature in Bengal up to 1855 A.D..

Life and works of Ratan Nath Sarshar. (1964)
Thesis
Husain, F. (1964). Life and works of Ratan Nath Sarshar. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029122

The introduction sets out the importance of a full-length study of Sarshar's work for an understanding of the history of Urdu prose narrative. Such information as is available about his life is given in Chapter I, together with a "brief account of hi... Read More about Life and works of Ratan Nath Sarshar..

The technique and imagery of Yuan san-ch'u. (1964)
Thesis
Schlepp, W. (1964). The technique and imagery of Yuan san-ch'u. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029123

In the following analysis of forty-six songs I have attempted to describe the genre of san-ch'u as it was practised by writers of the Yuan Dynasty. To accomplish this I felt the most significant points were technique of composition and the manner in... Read More about The technique and imagery of Yuan san-ch'u..

Basic syntactic structures in Standard Malay. (1964)
Thesis
Payne, E. M. F. (1964). Basic syntactic structures in Standard Malay. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029124

The thesis aims to provide a set of Basic Structures for the description of Malay Syntax. Further substructures could be set up for a more delicate description of a part or the whole of the language. A basic framework for Standard may be set up with... Read More about Basic syntactic structures in Standard Malay..

Early Indian Bhakti with special reference to Kabir, a historical analysis and re-interpretation. (1964)
Thesis
Sharma, K. (1964). Early Indian Bhakti with special reference to Kabir, a historical analysis and re-interpretation. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029126

This thesis rejects the current definition of bhakti and seeks a reorientation of the present academic opinion about bhakti and the Bhakti Movement. It questions the basic assumptions responsible for the existing views, and points out the error of tr... Read More about Early Indian Bhakti with special reference to Kabir, a historical analysis and re-interpretation..

An edition of al-Saghani's "al-Takmilah", Part 1, accompanied by a critical introduction. (1964)
Thesis
Qadri, M. A. N. (1964). An edition of al-Saghani's "al-Takmilah", Part 1, accompanied by a critical introduction. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029251

The thesis presents an edition of Imam al-Saghani's al-Takmilah, Part I accompanied by a critical introduction. The author had written al-Takmilah as a supplement to al-Jauhari's al-Sihah. He included quite a lot of articles, items, extra meanings of... Read More about An edition of al-Saghani's "al-Takmilah", Part 1, accompanied by a critical introduction..

Studies and comparison of the cycles of the Banu-Hilal romance. (1964)
Thesis
Mukhlis, F. A. (1964). Studies and comparison of the cycles of the Banu-Hilal romance. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029613

Chapter I: The history of the Hilalis, from the time of the Jahiliya down to the present day, is traced with special emphasis on social and cultural background. The influence of the Bedouin traits in their character on their history is shown, and the... Read More about Studies and comparison of the cycles of the Banu-Hilal romance..

Tiruvalisvaram: A study of its history and inscriptions. (1964)
Thesis
Swaminathan, K. D. (1964). Tiruvalisvaram: A study of its history and inscriptions. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029614

The first chapter deals with the relevant geological and geographical features of the Tirunelveli district and gives an account of the ancient centres of civilisation as revealed by archaeology. Some important references to the oldest history of the... Read More about Tiruvalisvaram: A study of its history and inscriptions..

A new edition of the diwan of al-Hutai'ah, accompanied by a criticial introduction. (1964)
Thesis
Ibrahim, I. A.-R. M. (1964). A new edition of the diwan of al-Hutai'ah, accompanied by a criticial introduction. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029615

The present thesis consists of two parts: one, an introductory biographical and actual part, prefacing the actual text of al-Hutai'ah's work; two, the newly revised text of his diwan. The introduction is divided into two main parts, biographical stud... Read More about A new edition of the diwan of al-Hutai'ah, accompanied by a criticial introduction..

Drama and society in contemporary Egypt. (1964)
Thesis
Ismail, A. M. (1964). Drama and society in contemporary Egypt. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029650

The present work does not follow the traditional way which favours a historica1 approach to the subject. Its main aim is to shed just sufficient light on Egyptian drama to show the correlation and interaction between Egyptian drama and society. Histo... Read More about Drama and society in contemporary Egypt..

The Pahlavi Andarz literature. (1964)
Thesis
Shaked, S. (1964). The Pahlavi Andarz literature. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00029651

The first part of the work gives a survey of the andarz books extant in Pahlavi. The texts are arranged according to whether they are attributed to a likely or legendary author or are anonymous. The sixth book of the Denkart, the largest collection o... Read More about The Pahlavi Andarz literature..

The Development of the Ceylon Civil Service 1802-1833. (1964)
Thesis
Kannangara, P. D. (1964). The Development of the Ceylon Civil Service 1802-1833. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033723

The development of the Civil Service of Ceylon is closely interconnected with that of the Headman system. This thesis is partly a study of the interrelation between the offices and institutions established by the British and the Headman system. Chapt... Read More about The Development of the Ceylon Civil Service 1802-1833..

Land and Labour in Nyasaland 1891-1914. (1964)
Thesis
Krishnamurthy, B. S. (1964). Land and Labour in Nyasaland 1891-1914. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033743

The problem of revenue was the most dominant one in the history of Nyasaland, between 1891 and 1914. Soon after the Protectorate was established in 1891, Johnston levied a tax in the enforcement of which he found many practical difficulties. Meanwhil... Read More about Land and Labour in Nyasaland 1891-1914..

Trade and Politics on the Gold Coast: 1640-1720. (1964)
Thesis
Daaku, K. Y. (1964). Trade and Politics on the Gold Coast: 1640-1720. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033744

Between 1640 and 1720 the Gold Coast coastline witnessed attempts on an unprecedented scale by Europeans to establish their trading posts. Conditions governing the grants of land on which their forts were built, examined here, have so far remained un... Read More about Trade and Politics on the Gold Coast: 1640-1720..

The Partition of Bengal and Its Annulment - a Survey of the Schemes of Territorial Redistribution of Bengal 1902-1911. (1964)
Thesis
Zaidi, S. Z. H. (1964). The Partition of Bengal and Its Annulment - a Survey of the Schemes of Territorial Redistribution of Bengal 1902-1911. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033761

The study deals with the administrative reorganisation and territorial redistribution of, the province of Bengal. Chapter I examines the unwieldy nature of the pre-partition province and reviews the various plans propounded by successive Lieutenant-G... Read More about The Partition of Bengal and Its Annulment - a Survey of the Schemes of Territorial Redistribution of Bengal 1902-1911..

The Rev. James Long and the Protestant Missionary Policy in Bengal 1840-1872. (1964)
Thesis
Oddie, G. A. (1964). The Rev. James Long and the Protestant Missionary Policy in Bengal 1840-1872. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033762

This thesis is a study, against the background of Protestant missionary thinking and activities in Bengal from 1840 to 1872, of the career of the Rev. James Long, a controversial Protestant missionary, educationist, linguist and social reformer, and... Read More about The Rev. James Long and the Protestant Missionary Policy in Bengal 1840-1872..

Nationality, Citizenship and Domicil in the Laws of Nigeria. (1964)
Thesis
Nylander, A. V. J. (1964). Nationality, Citizenship and Domicil in the Laws of Nigeria. [PhD thesis, SOAS University of London]. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00033763

This thesis deals with two topics of Nigerian Law: (1) the Nationality and Citizenship Laws and (2) the Law of Domicil. The breakdown of the "common code" of British nationality heralded a new phase in the law of nationality and citizenship in the Co... Read More about Nationality, Citizenship and Domicil in the Laws of Nigeria..