A thoughtful overview of land, power, and reform in 19th‑century India. This examination considers how land rights shape the lives of peasants, the profits of rulers, and the policies that govern a vast colony. It ties economic ideas to real people, highlighting debates over revenue, property, and state duties.
Through a careful discussion of rights, governance, and the centuries‑old patterns of land ownership, the work sheds light on why reforms matter. It places debates about private property, community tenure, and state control in a broader social and historical context, offering a clear window into how policy choices affect daily life in rural India.
Ideal for readers of history, political economy, and colonial policy debates who want a concise, grounded account of land, people, and power in India.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the political economy of India during the British Raj, arguing that to maximize the material progress of the nation, the British must apply the functions of governance to the ethical and material development of the country and its peoples. The author contends that India's distinct social and economic circumstances demanded that the government take an active role in the administration of education and the creation of a modern infrastructure, particularly in the development of agricultural and commercial industries, to participate in the emerging global economy. This book offers a unique examination of the functions of government in a colonized nation, and the policies, principles, and insights explored within continue to contribute to debates on development economics today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330473825_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 280 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25836931/1
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