Plain Tales From The Raj
Images of British India in the 20th Century
Published on 5. November 2015
304 pages
978-0-349-14214-2 (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.
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If you read one book about the empire, let this be it -- Michael WoodMore details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition type
Digital original
Illustrations
Section: 8, B&W
File size
2,63 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-349-14214-2 (9780349142142)
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03/2000
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Person
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.
