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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aFielding, H.
_q(Harold),
_d1859-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Passing of Empire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-11-25
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Passing of Empire" by H. Fielding is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book critically examines the British colonial rule in India, focusing on the underlying social and political issues that fueled unrest among the Indian populace. The author emphasizes the human similarities that unite people regardless of customs, aiming to foster a better understanding of India’s needs and aspirations during a time of significant change. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the socio-political landscape of India under British rule. Fielding begins by stating that while much discourse about India revolves around its differences from the West, his focus lies on its shared humanity. He discusses the pervasive Indian unrest that, contrary to public perception, is deeply rooted and widespread, rather than merely local or temporary. The narrative highlights the disconnect between the British authorities and the Indian population, emphasizing the importance of understanding the aspirations and grievances of the people for a successful governance model. Through this lens, Fielding proposes to explore historical contexts, governmental structures, and the essential need for a genuine relationship between the rulers and the ruled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58356
999 _c99183
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