Concise History of Indian Economy: Perspectives on Economy and International Relations,1600s to 2020s

This book provides a concise economic history of India from 1600 to the mobile economy of the twenty-first century, examining political events, social history, and economic developments to showcase how India has navigated its past, present, and future and shaped global events. It covers key themes such as medieval fiscal systems, the British Industrial Revolution, English interventionism, the imperialistic economy, the Indian economy and nationalist movement, the Great Depression, Gandhiism, Independence and Partition, the World Wars, the inter-war economy, the rise of the dollar, the Cold War, constitutional remedies, nation-building, and industrial policies. It offers a lucid and insightful narrative of how the economy unfolded in India and will interest readers of Indian history, economic history, and South Asian history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book provides a detailed economic history of India, spanning from 1600 to the mobile economy of the twenty-first century. It delves into political events, social history, and economic developments across the world, showcasing how India has navigated its economic past, present, and future, and shaped events that have controlled the Indian economy for years. The book covers a wide range of essential themes, including:

Medieval fiscal systems and the European surge in India: Examining the economic systems that prevailed in India during the medieval period and the impact of the European exploration and trade that led to the establishment of colonial rule.

The impact of the British Industrial Revolution on India: Analyzing how the British Industrial Revolution transformed India's economy, introducing new technologies, industrialization, and urbanization.

English interventionism and policies: Discussing the policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The imperialistic economy and its impact: Exploring the economic structures and policies that characterized the imperialistic era in India, including the exploitation of resources, the growth of trade, and the establishment of colonial empires.

Indian economy and nationalist movement in the nineteenth and early-twentieth century: Tracing the economic developments and the nationalist movement in India during the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, including the struggle for independence from British rule and the establishment of a democratic government.

The Great Depression and its global consequences: Examining the global economic crisis of the Great Depression and its impact on India, including the economic policies adopted by the Indian government and the social and political consequences of the crisis.

Gandhiism and 'mass nationalism': Discussing the philosophy of nonviolence and 'mass nationalism' advocated by Mahatma Gandhi and its impact on the Indian economy and society.

Independence and Partition: Analyzing the economic and political consequences of India's independence from British rule in 1947 and the partition of the country into two dominions, India and Pakistan.

The impact of the World Wars: Discussing the economic and political impact of the World Wars on India, including the impact of war-related spending, the emergence of new industries, and the changes in international relations.

The inter-war economy: Examining the economic developments and policies in India during the inter-war period, including the economic reforms and the emergence of a welfare state.

The rise
The rise of the dollar and other key global trends: Analyzing the global economic trends that shaped India's economy in the late twentieth century, including the rise of the dollar as a global currency, the emergence of new technologies, and the globalization of trade.

The Cold War and India: Discussing the geopolitical tensions and conflicts between India and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, including the impact of the Cold War on India's economy, foreign policy, and social and political developments.

Constitutional remedies, nation-building, and industrial policies: Examining the economic policies and reforms implemented by the Indian government after independence, including the establishment of a socialist-inspired economic system, the introduction of liberalization and privatization policies, and the development of industrial policies to promote growth and development.

Food security, the Green Revolution, and the power politics of the 1970s: Discussing the challenges of food security in India and the efforts to address them through the Green Revolution, which introduced modern agricultural technologies and practices, and the power politics of the 1970s, which saw the emergence of new political parties and movements.

Liberalization, privatization, and globalization in the 1990s: Analyzing the economic policies and reforms implemented by the Indian government in the 1990s, including the liberalization of trade and investment, the privatization of state-owned enterprises, and the integration of India into the global economy.

The economy of war and peace, India–China relations, and current trends in political economy: Discussing the economic implications of war and peace, including the impact of military spending, the trade relations between India and China, and the current trends in political economy, including the rise

This book offers a lucid and insightful narrative of how the economy unfolded in India. It is a valuable resource for readers interested in Indian history, economic history, South Asian history, and other general readers. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of India's economic development, covering a wide range of periods and themes. It sheds light on the complex and multifaceted nature of India's economic history, from the medieval era to the present day.

The book begins by examining the medieval fiscal systems that prevailed
The book begins by examining the medieval fiscal systems that prevailed economic activities in India during the medieval period. It explores the various taxation systems, trade regulations, and economic institutions that prevailed the Indian economy during this time, including the Mughal Empire, the Sultanate, and the Vijayanagara Empire. It also discusses the impact of the European surge in India, which led to the establishment of colonial rule and the subsequent economic changes that followed.

The impact of the British Industrial Revolution on India is another significant theme covered in the book. It analyzes how the British Industrial Revolution transformed India's economy, introducing new technologies, industrialization, and urbanization. It discusses the introduction of new crops, the development of new industries, and the growth of trade and commerce. It also examines the policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

English interventionism and policies is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism. It explores the economic structures.

The imperialistic economy and its impact is a crucial theme in the book, as it explores the economic structures and policies that characterized the imperialistic era in India, including the exploitation of resources, the growth of trade, and the establishment of colonial empires. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The Indian economy and nationalist movement in the nineteenth and early-twentieth century is a crucial theme in the book, as it traces the economic developments and the nationalist movement in India during the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, including the struggle for independence from British rule and the establishment of a democratic government. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The Great Depression and its global consequences is a crucial theme in the book, as it examines the global economic crisis of the Great Depression and its impact on India, including the economic policies adopted by the Indian government and the social and political consequences of the crisis. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

Gandhiism and 'mass nationalism' is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the philosophy of nonviolence and 'mass nationalism' advocated by Mahatma Gandhi and its impact on the Indian economy and society. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

Independence and Partition is a crucial theme in the book, as it analyzes the economic and political consequences of India's independence from British rule in 1947 and the partition of the country into two dominions, India and Pakistan. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The impact of the World Wars is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the economic and political impact of the World Wars on India, including the impact of war-related spending, the emergence of new industries, and the changes in international relations. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The inter-war economy is a crucial theme in the book, as it examines the economic developments and policies in India during the inter-war period, including the economic reforms and the emergence of a welfare state. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The rise of the dollar and other key global trends is a crucial theme in the book, as it analyzes the global economic trends that shaped India's economy in the late twentieth century, including the rise of the dollar as a global currency, the emergence of new technologies, and the globalization of trade. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The Cold War and India is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the geopolitical tensions and conflicts between India and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, including the impact of the Cold War on India's economy, foreign policy, and social and political developments. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

Constitutional remedies, nation-building, and industrial policies is a crucial theme in the book, as it examines the economic policies and reforms implemented by the Indian government after independence, including the establishment of a socialist-inspired economic system, the introduction of liberalization and privatization policies, and the development of industrial policies to promote growth and development. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

Food security, the Green Revolution, and the power politics of the 1970s is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the challenges of food security in India and the efforts to address them through the Green Revolution, which introduced modern agricultural technologies and practices, and the power politics of the 1970s, which saw the emergence of new political parties and movements. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

Liberalization, privatization, and globalization in the 1990s is a crucial theme in the book, as it analyzes the economic policies and reforms implemented by the Indian government in the 1990s, including the liberalization of trade and investment, the privatization of state-owned enterprises, and the integration of India into the global economy. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

The economy of war and peace, India–China relations, and current trends in political economy is a crucial theme in the book, as it discusses the economic implications of war and peace, including the impact of military spending, the trade relations between India and China, and the current trends in political economy, including the emergence of new political parties and movements. It discusses the economic policies and interventions of the British government in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the policies of free trade and colonialism.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of India's economic development, covering a wide range of periods and themes. It sheds light on the complex and multifaceted nature of India's economic history, from the medieval era to the present day. The book is a valuable resource for readers interested in Indian history, economic history, South Asian history, and other general readers.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032630595