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Matthai, John

 
9781333573324: India and the War (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

India and the War examines how World War I reshaped Indian thought and society, focusing on the educated class and the masses. The book explores loyalty, nationalism, and the complex path toward self-government as India faces global conflict and empire-wide expectations.



From village life to metropolitan colleges, the author traces reactions to the war, the rise of nationalist feeling, and the practical challenges of educating a vast population. It blends historical context with reflections on how duty, identity, and reform interact in a colony under stress.




  • How educated Indians responded to imperial duty and the war’s moral questions

  • How nationalism began to strengthen alongside loyalty to the empire

  • The roles of government, law, and education in shaping future political life

  • Ideas about democracy, caste, and the place of mass society in national progress



Ideal for readers of Indian history, imperial studies, and the early 20th‑century rise of nationalism.

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