Plain Tales From The Raj: Images of British India in the 20th Century - Couverture souple

Allen, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0349104972 ISBN 13 : 9780349104973

Editeur : Abacus, 2000

Synopsis

The Raj was, for two hundred years, the jewel in the British imperial crown. Although founded on military expansionism and undoubted exploitation, it developed over the centuries into what has been called 'benign autocracy' - the government of many by few, with the active collaboration of most Indians in recognition of a desire for the advancement of their country.

Charles Allen's classic oral history of the period that marked the end of British rule was first published a generation ago. Now reissued as the imperial century closes, this brilliantly insightful and bestselling collection of reminiscences illustrates the unique experience of British India: the sadness and luxury for some; the joy and deprivation for others.

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À propos de l?auteur

Charles Allen is the author of a number of bestselling books about Indian and the colonial experience elsewhere. A traveller, historian and master storyteller he is one of the great chroniclers of India.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Abacus
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0349104972
• ISBN 13: 9780349104973
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Éditeur: Allen Charles
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