Indian Liberalism between Nation and Empire: The Political Life of Gopal Krishna Gokhale

This book explores the political thought and practice of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent liberal leader of the Indian National Congress, highlighting his ideas on nationhood, education, citizenship, modernity, caste, social service, cosmopolitanism, and the 'women's question. It provides a fresh perspective on Gokhale's ideas and their relevance in contemporary India, making it a valuable addition to the fields of intellectual history, political thought, Colonial history, and Indian and South Asian history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent liberal leader of the Indian National Congress, played a crucial role in giving a 'global voice to the Indian cause. This book delves into the intricate political thought and practice of Gokhale, exploring liberalism, nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and citizenship as the central themes. Through a comprehensive analysis, the book sheds light on the interconnectedness of Gokhale's political ideas and actions with broader social, political, and cultural developments within and beyond the Indian national frame. The author examines Gokhale's thinking on various issues, including nationhood, education, citizenship, modernity, caste, social service, cosmopolitanism, and the 'women's question,' which historians have often overlooked or confined to a rigid nation-bound historical narrative. By offering fresh perspectives and enriching dimensions to our understanding of Gokhale, this book serves as a timely and valuable contribution to the fields of intellectual history, political thought, Colonial history, and Indian and South Asian history.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent liberal leader of the Indian National Congress, played a crucial role in giving a 'global voice to the Indian cause. This book delves into the intricate political thought and practice of Gokhale, exploring liberalism, nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and citizenship as the central themes. Through a comprehensive analysis, the book sheds light on the interconnectedness of Gokhale's political ideas and actions with broader social, political, and cultural developments within and beyond the Indian national frame. The author examines Gokhale's thinking on various issues, including nationhood, education, citizenship, modernity, caste, social service, cosmopolitanism, and the 'women's question,' which historians have often overlooked or confined to a rigid nation-bound historical narrative. By offering fresh perspectives and enriching dimensions to our understanding of Gokhale, this book serves as a timely and valuable contribution to the fields of intellectual history, political thought, Colonial history, and Indian and South Asian history.

Weight: 517g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032212012