
VALENTINE CHIROL
DEDICATED BY PERMISSION - TO - VISCOUNT MORLEY - AS A TRIBUTE OF PRIVATE FRIENDSHIP AND PUBLIC RESPECT - CHAPTER PAGE - INTRODUCTION. BY SIR ALFRED C. LYALL VII - I. A GENERAL SURVEY 1 - II. SWARAJ ON THE PLATFORM AND IN THE PRESS 8 - III. A HINDU REVIVAL 24 - IV. BRAHMANISM AND DISAFFECTION IN THE DECCAN 37 - V. POONA AND KOLHAPUR 64 - VI. BENGAL BEFORE THE PARTITION 72 - VII. THE STORM IN BENGAL 81 - VIII. THE PUNJAB AND THE ARYA SAMAJ 106 - IX. THE POSITION OF THE MAHOMEDANS 118 - X. SOUTHERN INDIA 136 - XI. REVOLUTIONARY ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE INDIA 145 - XII. THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 154 - XIII. CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS 162 - XIV. THE DEPRESSED CASTES 176 - XV. THE NATIVE STATES 185 - XVI. CROSS CURRENTS 198 - XVII. THE GROWTH OF WESTERN EDUCATION 207 - XVIII. THE INDIAN STUDENT 216 - XIX. SOME MEASURES OF EDUCATIONAL REFORM 229 - XX. THE QUESTION OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 238 - XXI. PRIMARY EDUCATION 246 - XXII. SWADESHI AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS 254 - XXIII. THE FINANCIAL AND FISCAL RELATIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND GREAT BRITAIN 271 - XXIV. THE POSITION OF INDIANS IN THE EMPIRE 280 - XXV. SOCIAL AND OFFICIAL RELATIONS 288 - XXVI. THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 306 - XXVII. CONCLUSIONS 319 - NOTES 335 - INDEX 361
INTRODUCTION. - BY SIR ALFRED C. LYALL.
A.C. LYALL - CHAPTER I. - A GENERAL SURVEY.
CHAPTER II. - SWARAJ ON THE PLATFORM AND IN THE PRESS.
CHAPTER III. - A HINDU REVIVAL
CHAPTER IV. - BRAHMANISM AND DISAFFECTION IN THE DECCAN.
CHAPTER V. - POONA AND KOLHAPUR.
CHAPTER VI. - BENGAL BEFORE THE PARTITION.
CHAPTER VII. - THE STORM IN BENGAL.
A sweeping overview of the political landscape in early twentieth‑century India, this volume brings together a series of insightful articles that map the complex currents of discontent across the subcontinent. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, it examines the roots of unrest—from regional grievances and religious revivalism to the impact of Western education and economic change—while portraying the challenges faced by British officials tasked with governing such a diverse society.
The author’s careful analysis reveals how well‑meaning reforms sometimes backfired, stirring opposition among those who had benefited most from the colonial system. Readers will find vivid sketches of key provinces, the rise of nationalist voices, and the delicate balance between tradition and modernity that defined the era. The work serves as both a historical record and a thoughtful commentary on the intricate interplay of culture, politics, and power during a pivotal moment in India’s journey.
Language
en
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~13 hours (771K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-08-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1929
A globe-trotting British journalist and writer, he was best known for shaping public debate on imperial politics and international affairs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work on India, the Balkans, and the so-called "Middle Eastern Question" made him a recognizable voice of his era.
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