S. R. Mehrotra
India and the Commonwealth 1885–1929
India and the Commonwealth 1885–1929
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This book explores the growth of the idea of the Commonwealth in India from 1885 to 1929, focusing on the role of India in shaping the multi-racial Commonwealth. It addresses questions such as what the British Empire meant to early Indian nationalists, how the ideal of self-government on the Dominion model grew, and why India's continued association with the Commonwealth was valued in both India and Britain.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The narrative of the evolution of the ancient British Empire into the contemporary Commonwealth has frequently been narrated from the perspective of Great Britain and the 'white dominions.' To date, no attempt has been made to delineate the pivotal role of India in the formation of the multi-ethnic Commonwealth of today. Authored by an Indian, this work was originally published in 1965, with its central theme being the growth of the concept of Commonwealth in India from 1885, the year in which the Indian National Congress was established, to 1929, when Congress proclaimed 'complete independence to be its goal.'
The British Empire held significant significance for early Indian nationalists. How did the notion of self-government of India on the Dominion model evolve? What was the value of India's continued association with the Commonwealth in both India and Britain? These and similar questions are explored in this book.
Despite its immense importance, the role of India in the Commonwealth during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries had received limited scholarly attention. Dr. Mehrotra's comprehensive, insightful, informed, and balanced study was therefore the more welcome, not only for its source but also because it added a fresh dimension to our understanding of India's role in shaping and expanding the idea of Commonwealth. This book makes a valuable contribution to both the Commonwealth and modern Indian history.
Weight: 530g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032153742
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