Tharoor, Shashi
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849048088
- author:
- Tharoor, Shashi
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The British Empire's legacy in India is a complex and troubled one. By the mid-19th century, India's share of the world economy had declined dramatically, from a significant portion of global trade to a mere fraction. This decline was the result of centuries of British rule, marked by conquest, deception, and violence. Shashi Tharoor examines the ways in which the British exploited India's resources and industries, including its textile industry, which was deliberately destroyed to facilitate Britain's own Industrial Revolution. Tharoor also explores the ways in which the British justified their rule, presenting it as a form of enlightened despotism, and reveals the devastating impact of this rule on India's people. This book offers a bold and incisive reassessment of colonialism, shedding light on the dark legacy of the British Empire in India.
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