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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a historical non-fiction collection of extracts from independence-era newspapers and journals. It offers readers a window into how the British governed India and how some administrators viewed the country. The intended reader includes history enthusiasts and curious readers of colonial-era perspectives. The tone is thoughtful, measured, and inviting to learn.
The volume curates primary-source material: articles from the pre-independence period, presented with brief notes to place each piece in context. The reading experience is text-based and documentary, allowing direct voices from the era to come through.
Readers move through the content by stepping into the era’s clubs, schools, institutions, and offices. The inclusion of places such as Roshanara Club, Doon School, and the Amateur Cine Society of India anchors history in tangible settings. Editorial framing connects individual excerpts to larger themes like governance, culture, and imperial policy, helping readers see the period as a coherent whole.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of the era, a more informed view of colonial governance, and a curiosity about how journalism shaped public memory. It invites reflection and leaves a lasting impression of India's complex history.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
200
Language
English
SKU
9780143415800
ISBN
9780143415800
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1x20cm
Binding
Hardback
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Khushwant Singh Was India’S Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.