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Modern India

Modern India

Dutt, R. Palme

Hardcover

General Political ScienceSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025843185
ISBN13: 9781025843186
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Modern India provides a comprehensive and critical examination of the Indian subcontinent's political and economic landscape during the early 20th century. Authored by the prominent intellectual Rajani Palme Dutt, this work applies a historical materialist perspective to analyze the impact of British colonial rule and the rise of the Indian nationalist movement. The text explores the deep-seated economic structures of imperialism, the exploitation of Indian resources, and the resulting social upheavals that paved the way for the struggle for independence.

Dutt's analysis extends beyond mere historical record, offering a strategic evaluation of the various social classes and political organizations involved in the anti-colonial movement. By investigating the roles of the bourgeoisie, the peasantry, and the burgeoning industrial proletariat, Modern India offers a nuanced view of the internal dynamics of resistance. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of the British Raj, the development of Marxist thought in Asia, and the complex path toward Indian sovereignty. It stands as a pivotal document in the literature of decolonization and political theory.

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