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Must England Lose India?

Must England Lose India?

Osburn, Arthur Carr

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General Political ScienceBritish HistoryIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1025852257
ISBN13: 9781025852256
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Must England Lose India? is a provocative and critical examination of the British Raj during a pivotal era of political unrest and the burgeoning Indian independence movement. Written by Arthur Carr Osburn, a British military officer with firsthand experience in the region, the work delves into the social, moral, and political factors threatening British control over the Indian subcontinent. Osburn provides a candid critique of the attitudes and behaviors of the British ruling class in India, arguing that their treatment of the local population and a perceived lack of empathy were fueling the very fires of rebellion they sought to extinguish.

The book explores themes of racial prejudice, colonial administration, and the rising tide of nationalism. By questioning the sustainability of the empire, Osburn challenges his contemporary readers to consider the ethical and practical consequences of imperialism. Must England Lose India? serves as a significant historical document, offering an internal perspective on the failings of British rule and the inevitability of Indian self-determination. This work remains a vital resource for those interested in the history of the British Empire, South Asian politics, and the global transition away from colonial governance.

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