| Author |
Lajpat Rai, Lala, 1865-1928 |
| LoC No. |
19018038
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| Title |
The Political Future of India
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Political Future of India" by Lala Lajpat Rai is a political treatise written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the prospects for India's governance and self-determination during the aftermath of World War I, as well as the intricate relationship between India and British colonial rule. It aims to outline the political aspirations of the Indian people, against a backdrop of widespread discontent with British governance and the desire for autonomy and reform. The opening of the book sets the stage for a discussion on the significant contributions of India during the war, emphasizing the sacrifices made by its people, which were largely ignored by the British authorities. Lajpat Rai highlights the growing dissatisfaction among Indians with the existing political structure, calling for responsible governance and the introduction of reforms to empower local populations. He argues that both the British government and the Indian populace must take steps toward establishing a more representative and accountable system, as movements for autonomy and greater self-determination begin to take shape. This opening establishes a sense of urgency and raises critical questions about the future political landscape of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
India -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947
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| Subject |
India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41819 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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