Indian Unrest

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chirol, Valentine, Sir, 1852-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Indian Unrest" by Sir Valentine Chirol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the complexities surrounding India's political landscape during a time of significant unrest, particularly highlighting the underlying social, religious, and economic factors contributing to the agitation against British rule. The opening of the book presents the context of rising discontent in India, emphasizing the intricate interplay between Western influences and traditional Hindu values. Chirol examines the state of unrest, questioning whether recent calm in the political climate signifies true resolution or merely a pause before further turbulence. He delves into the assumptions held by both British authorities and Indian nationalists about the nature and causes of this unrest. Chirol argues that the agitation cannot be fully understood merely as a reaction to British oppression, urging readers to recognize the blend of historic grievances and cultural identity that fuels the current agitation. Additionally, he introduces key figures and movements in this political upheaval, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the factors driving the push for self-rule in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Million Book Project, Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-08-05