
Plain Tales From The Raj
Images of British India in the 20th Century
Charles Allen(Author)
Charles Allen(Editor)
Abacus (Publisher)
Published on 2. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-349-10497-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
If you read one book about the empire, let this be it -- Michael Wood One of the most enjoyable books I have read ... It is an authentic record of the survivors of British India ... a book which takes on where Kipling left off * ANTONIA FRASER * Both a guide and an entertaining companion ... Humour, drama and regret fill its pages * MAIL ON SUNDAY * A lovely and compelling account of what India meant to the British between 1900 and 1947 ... One of the best * THE TIMES *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Illustrations
Section: 8, B&W
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-10497-3 (9780349104973)
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E-Book
11/2015
Abacus
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Book
07/1988
Time Warner Paperbacks
€27.43
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Persons
Charles Allen is an oral and military historian specialising in colonial matters. He is the author of several previous books and lives in north London.