![]() Through the 1930s, a pervasive stereotype in England claimed that Indians were unfit for self-rule this specious belief was publically advocated by Winston Churchill, one of England’s most famous Prime Ministers in the 20th century. Guha notes how poets responded to the occupation he describes the immense amount of money Englishmen gained from exploiting Indian workers and resources. The prologue presents a picture of India under English colonial rule. Its themes include defying social expectations, establishing unique cultural paths, and the nuances of democracy. The expansive work of more than 800 pages covers quite a bit of India’s political and cultural history since 1947 it was praised for its depth of research (Guha spent over ten years working on the book) and faithful portrayal of leading Indian political figures. ![]() It was well received in academic and general circles, including at The Economist and The Wall Street Journal, where it was voted a Book of the Year. India after Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy (2007) by Indian historian Ramachandra Guha explores the realities of India’s optimistic independence from Britain on August 15, 1947. ![]()
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