The British Raj (Paperback)
Lingua: inglese
Editore: Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. If you wish to understand the story of British rule in India, then please continue.The direct rule of the British government in India lasted for nearly ninety years, a period that started with a major rebellion and concluded with independence. This era was incredibly influential, reshaping the politics, economy, and social fabric of the subcontinent. It brought railways, new laws, and a centralized administration, but these changes came with a heavy cost. The economic system was designed to benefit a distant empire, often leading to poverty and devastating famines for the local population.This book will guide you through the complete history of this colonial rule. We begin with the great uprising of 1857, an event that shattered the old system and forced the British government to take direct control, establishing a new imperial structure. You will learn how a powerful bureaucracy was built to govern the land and how an economic framework was created to extract raw materials, a process that drained wealth and damaged local industries.The story then follows the rise of the Indian response. From the early seeds of political organization and the first demands for self-rule, we see the movement grow into powerful campaigns of mass protest. The book covers the impact of the First World War, which raised hopes for freedom that were later betrayed, and the entry of a leader who championed non-violent civil disobedience. You will discover how a brutal massacre of peaceful protestors fractured trust forever and how this led to nationwide movements where people boycotted foreign goods and resigned from government posts.The final chapters explore the crucial years of the Second World War, a time when demands for the British to leave India reached their peak. You will learn about the last attempts to negotiate a unified country, the political deadlock that made division seem inevitable, and the rapid, chaotic process of partition that created two nations. The story concludes with independence, a moment of triumph that was simultaneously overshadowed by one of the largest and most violent migrations in history.In this book, you will discover topics such as: The Rebellion of 1857 and the start of direct Crown rule.The new imperial system of governance and its administrative bureaucracy.The construction of a colonial economy based on railways and raw materials.The early political organizations and the shift toward radical nationalism.The First World War's impact and the rise of mass non-violent protest.The famous salt march and the civil disobedience movements.The crisis of the Second World War and the final demand to quit India.The devastating famine that occurred during the war.The negotiations, partition, and the arrival of independence.If you want to learn more about British rule in India and the path to independence, this book provides a clear and connected account of these pivotal events. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …
Codice articolo 9798270015947
- Titolo
- The British Raj (Paperback)
- Autore
- Liang Wei Hao
- Editore
- Independently Published
- Anno di pubblicazione
- 2025
- Condizione
- new
- Rilegatura
- Paperback
- Lingua
- inglese
- ISBN 13
- 9798270015947
If you wish to understand the story of British rule in India, then please continue...
The direct rule of the British government in India lasted for nearly ninety years, a period that started with a major rebellion and concluded with independence. This era was incredibly influential, reshaping the politics, economy, and social fabric of the subcontinent. It brought railways, new laws, and a centralized administration, but these changes came with a heavy cost. The economic system was designed to benefit a distant empire, often leading to poverty and devastating famines for the local population.
This book will guide you through the complete history of this colonial rule. We begin with the great uprising of 1857, an event that shattered the old system and forced the British government to take direct control, establishing a new imperial structure. You will learn how a powerful bureaucracy was built to govern the land and how an economic framework was created to extract raw materials, a process that drained wealth and damaged local industries.
The story then follows the rise of the Indian response. From the early seeds of political organization and the first demands for self-rule, we see the movement grow into powerful campaigns of mass protest. The book covers the impact of the First World War, which raised hopes for freedom that were later betrayed, and the entry of a leader who championed non-violent civil disobedience. You will discover how a brutal massacre of peaceful protestors fractured trust forever and how this led to nationwide movements where people boycotted foreign goods and resigned from government posts.
The final chapters explore the crucial years of the Second World War, a time when demands for the British to leave India reached their peak. You will learn about the last attempts to negotiate a unified country, the political deadlock that made division seem inevitable, and the rapid, chaotic process of partition that created two nations. The story concludes with independence, a moment of triumph that was simultaneously overshadowed by one of the largest and most violent migrations in history.
In this book, you will discover topics such as:
- The Rebellion of 1857 and the start of direct Crown rule.
- The new imperial system of governance and its administrative bureaucracy.
- The construction of a colonial economy based on railways and raw materials.
- The early political organizations and the shift toward radical nationalism.
- The First World War's impact and the rise of mass non-violent protest.
- The famous salt march and the civil disobedience movements.
- The crisis of the Second World War and the final demand to quit India.
- The devastating famine that occurred during the war.
- The negotiations, partition, and the arrival of independence.
If you want to learn more about British rule in India and the path to independence, this book provides a clear and connected account of these pivotal events.
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