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Amaresh Misra
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Language
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Book Summary
This is a two-volume historical study focused on the 1857 uprising, a defining clash of empire and modernity. It traces how Western liberalism and secular capitalism allied with Christian institutions while indigenous powers and reform movements mobilized across Asia. The work speaks to students, scholars, and general readers with an interest in history, politics, and empire, delivering a tone that is measured, insightful, and thought-provoking.
The content is presented as a rigorous, source-driven analysis that balances perspectives from both Western and Asian viewpoints. It guides readers through political maneuvering, military developments, and shifting ideologies, supported by careful argument and historical evidence. Readable yet substantial, it invites reflection on how ideas of liberty, modernization, and power interact across cultures.
Accessible and engaging, the narrative encourages readers to question familiar tales and to consider how liberalism, secularism, and religious currents can coexist with, or contradict, aspirations for independence and reform. The structure connects past controversies to present East–West dynamics, offering a nuanced lens on empire, resistance, and global dialogue.
Readers gain a nuanced understanding of empire, resistance, and global history, building critical thinking about power dynamics and cultural exchange. It fosters curiosity, encourages informed discussion, and leaves a thoughtful, lasting impression about how historical conflicts inform our contemporary world.
Product Details
Author
Amaresh Misra
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
2930
Language
English
SKU
9789355204622
ISBN
9789355204622
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Hardback
₹ 3,000