Dependence and Disillusionment: Emergence of National Consciousness in Later Nineteenth Century India

Sudhir Chandra
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Sudhir Chandra: Institute of Advanced Study, Nantes

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Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive framework for the study of Indian nationalism. Departing from uni-dimensional explanations of Indian nationalism-which see it as a product of of caste, interest or power groups, personalities or elites-it presents an integrated analysis of the situation in which national consciousness emerged in India The author discusses topics like the background and legacy of 1857; social setting and reform movements; economic background and political aspects of the rise of nationalism. He also examines the formation of the Indian National Congress. This edition contains a new Introduction which updates the research on the subject.

Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780198071624
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