British India 1772-1947. A Survey of the Nature and Effects of Alien Rule.
London. Sidgwick & Jackson. 1967. Stock ID #218350 "An all-embracing assessment of what British rule in India attempted to do and what effects it had on Indian culture and society. It explores, within the historical framework, the nature of British rule itself - its philosophy and practice, its adherence to Western codes of law and ideas of property, and its encouragement (sometimes intentional, sometimes not) of the process of Westernization in the economy, in education, in literature, art, religion, and in politics." (Publisher's description). When referring to this item please quote stockid 218350.
Endpaper maps, black and white illustrations, vii + 396pp. Green cloth covered boards lettered in gilt, prior owner's name on the half-title, dustjacket somewhat worn at extremities with spine little sunned, now protected, overall a good copy.
Price: $50.00 AU