Sign-In
Cart
The Broken Crown of Empire: History of India From Colonial Rule to Independence and Beyond
Paperback
Series: The History of All Civilizations
HinduismIndian & South Asian History
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 25 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From the first crack of empire to the rise of a modern global power, The Broken Crown of Empire traces the long and turbulent history of India with gripping clarity and narrative depth. This is not just a record of events; it is the unfolding story of a civilization shaped by conquest, resistance, division, and rebirth.
Across its pages, the reader is taken through centuries of transformation: the tightening grip of colonial rule under the British East India Company, the violent rupture of rebellion in 1857, and the rigid structure of the British Raj that followed. It moves through the rise of political consciousness, the surge of mass nationalism, and the moral force of nonviolent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi. It does not shy away from the tragedy of partition, the chaos of migration, or the birth of two nations carved through blood and belief.
But the story does not end in independence. It continues into the formation of the Indian Constitution, the leadership of Nehru, the political turbulence of Indira Gandhi's era, and the economic transformation that reshaped India in 1991. It follows wars, reform, liberalization, technological rise, and the emergence of India as one of the most influential nations of the 21st century.
This book is for readers who want more than surface-level history. It is for those who want to understand how empires rise and fall, how identity is shaped under pressure, and how one of the world's oldest civilizations continues to redefine itself in real time. Students, history enthusiasts, researchers, and curious minds will find within these pages a clear yet powerful narrative that connects past to present without losing its human weight.
Why did empires collapse in India? How did colonial rule reshape an entire continent? What forces led to independence, partition, and modern global influence? And what tensions still define India today between unity and division, tradition and transformation?
These questions echo throughout the story.
If you are drawn to history that feels alive, complex, and deeply human, this book invites you into that journey. Not as a distant observer, but as someone tracing the footsteps of centuries that still shape the present.
Discover the rise, the rupture, and the rebirth of a nation that never stopped moving.
Also from
Samuel, Mike C.
Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Untold Story Behind the Sinking of the Mighty Fitz and the Great Lakes Tragedy
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
Last Days of Emperor Haile Selassie: The Dark Truth, Brutal Fall of an Empire, and the September 12th Events in Addis Ababa
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
The Persian Empire: How One Civilization Rose Repeatedly Against Invasions, Betrayals, and the Weight of Endless Conflict
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
Sulla: The Man Who Conquered Rome: A Riveting Journey Through the Events of His Life and Battles
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
Egypt: Fall of the Pharaohs - From Divine Rule to Foreign Chains Across 3,000 Years of Glory and Decline
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
How Japan Destroyed the Dutch Empire: Pacific War Campaign That Shattered Colonial Dominance and Reshaped Asian Geopolitics
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
The 1494 Treaty That Divided Earth: The Secret Agreement Behind Europe's Race for Global Dominion
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
The Black Death: The Untold Story of the Great Plague That Wiped Out Half of Europe and the Mystery of Those Who Survived
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
The Berlin Resistance Circle: A Secret Network Against Hitler and the Spy Who Betrayed It
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
The Sumerians: A Journey Through Rise, Glory, and Fall of Humanity's First Cities
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
Last Walls of Byzantium: Rise of the Ottoman Empire - From Kosovo to Constantinople
Samuel, Mike C.
Paperback
Also in
Hinduism
The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures
Balkaran, Raj
Hardcover
Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
Wallis, Christopher D.
Paperback
Third Eye Awakening: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Open Your Third Eye Chakra
Brisbane, Chloe
Paperback
From Shiva to Schrödinger: Unravelling Cosmic Secrets with Trika Shaivism & Quantum Insights
Majumdar, Mrittunjoy Guha
Paperback
Chakras and the Vagus Nerve: Tap Into the Healing Combination of Subtle Energy & Your Nervous System
Llewelyn, C. J.
Paperback
El Yoga de Jesus: Claves Para Comprender Las Enseanzas Ocultas de Los Evangelios
Yogananda
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Yoga Off the Mat: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Yoga--Find Balance, Meaning, and Liberation in Your Daily Life
Rountree, Sage
Desiato, Alexandra
Paperback
The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga: Notes of the Seminar Given in 1932 by C. G. Jung
Jung, C. G.
Paperback
Dios Habla Con Arjuna: El Bhagavad Guita, Vol. 1: La Ciencia Suprema de La Unin Con Dios
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Solving the Mystery of Life: Collected Talks & Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life Volume IV
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life
Goldberg, Philip
Paperback
El Yoga del Bhagavad Guita: Una Introduccion a la Ciencia Universal de la Union Con Dios Originaria de la India = The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
Kaivalya, Alanna
Van Der Kooij, Arjuna
Paperback
Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life
Nader, Tony
Paperback
Dasbodh - International Edition: Spiritual Instruction for the Servant
Shri Samartha Ramdas, Saint
Paperback
The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow
Patel, Sanjay
Paperback
Ashtavakra Gita - The Heart of Awareness: A bilingual edition in Sanskrit and English
Ashtavakra
Paperback
The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita: An Introduction to India's Universal Science of God-Realization
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance
Carroll, Revital
Carroll, Cain
Paperback
Autobiography - Russian - Self Realization Fellowship Pub
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Self Realization Fellowship Pub
Paperback
Shakti Rising: Embracing Shadow and Light on the Goddess Path to Wholeness
Chinnaiyan, Kavitha M.
Paperback
Kriya Yoga: Art of Super-Realization: Art of Super-Realization Paramhansa Yogananda
Yogananda, Paramhansa
Paperback
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1: A Verse-By-Verse Commentary: Chapters 1-6 the End of Sorrow
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 2 Conjunct consonants & Exercises on mantras and slokas
Michika, Medha
Paperback
The Yoga of Snakes and Arrows: The Leela of Self-Knowledge [With Fold Out Gameboard]
Johari, Harish
Paperback
Solving the Mystery of Life: Collected Talks & Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life Volume IV
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Hardcover
Journey to Self-Realization: Collected Talks and Essays on Real Izing God in Daily Life,
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Guide to Yoga, Meditation & Indian Philosophy
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Shiva Purana: The Great Hindu Epic of indestructible Destroyer
Divyananda, Swami
Hindu Philosophy Council
Paperback
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 2: A Verse-By-Verse Commentary: Chapters 7-12 Like a Thousand Suns
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita
Shunya, Acharya
Hardcover
The Beginner's Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity and More Peace
Levine, Mordy
Rinpoche, Lama Lhanang
Paperback
The Complete Life of Krishna: Based on the Earliest Oral Traditions and the Sacred Scriptures
Vanamali
Paperback
God Makes the Rivers to Flow: An Anthology of the World's Sacred Poetry and Prose
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Chakras & Self-Care: Activate the Healing Power of Chakras with Everyday Rituals
Kavanagh, Ambi
Paperback
The Dharma in Difficult Times: Finding Your Calling in Times of Loss, Change, Struggle, and Doubt
Cope, Stephen
Paperback
In Praise of Adya Kali: Approaching the Primordial Dark Goddess Through the Song of Her Hundred Names
Devi, Aditi
Paperback
Holy Vedas: Wisdom from the Sacred Teachings of Hinduism
Divyananda, Swami
Hindu Philosophy Council
Paperback