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A.R. Venkatachalapathy
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Number of Pages
514
Language
English
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Book Summary
Swadeshi Steam is a hardback biography that follows V.O. Chidambaram Pillai’s bold stand against the British Maritime Empire. Part history, part biography, it speaks to readers who love learning about colonial India and the people who shaped its course—from students to curious lifelong learners—with an inspiring, resolute voice.
Written as a carefully researched narrative, Swadeshi Steam threads Pillai’s life with the larger story of Indian resistance to imperial rule. The chapters move with a steady pace, pairing personal milestones with pivotal events in the maritime struggle, so the reader experiences history as a lived journey rather than a chronology of dates. This elegant hardback edition adds a tactile dimension to the storytelling, presenting the history with a sturdy, timeless design.
For readers seeking clarity, the book explains concepts such as the British Maritime Empire, the Swadeshi movement, and the means of organized resistance, all presented in accessible prose. The narrative makes historical learning engaging by pairing actions with motivations, placing Pillai’s choices within a broader struggle for dignity and self-rule.
After finishing Swadeshi Steam, readers gain a deeper understanding of how individual bravery fed a wider movement for freedom, leaving them inspired to reflect on justice, resilience, and the ongoing relevance of history in today’s world.
Product Details
Author
A.R. Venkatachalapathy
Publisher
Allen Lane
Number of Pages
514
Language
English
SKU
9780670099597
ISBN
9780670099597
Dimensions
13.5 x 2.6 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
15% Off