The Sun Must Set by Andrew Hyde

The Sun Must Set by Andrew Hyde

Demolishing the myth that British rule was on the whole advantageous to India, Andrew Hyde shows how Britain’s pursuit of profit brought about the deindustrialisation and impoverishment of the country over centuries and how its celebrated feats of engineering incurred tremendous financial, social and ecological cost. India’s industries were suppressed and manufacturers subjected to unfair competition and tariffs. Wealth was drained first by the East India Company, and then the Crown. Indians were impeded from participation in administration, allowing Britain to pursue its policies almost without restraint. Ultimately, this dependency meant the masses became poorer and more susceptible to famines. After the end of British rule, problems remained, with India and Pakistan emerging as heavily armed states and engaging in frequent wars that continue to absorb much of their national income. Today’s concerns include attitudes to religious minorities, self-determination, and freedom of speech, along with the continuing crisis in Kashmir.

Andrew Hyde is the author of Europe: Unite, Fight, Repeat and Jihad: The Ottomans and the Allies 1914-1922. He also co-wrote a major three-volume work on The Blitz and has been a contributor to the BBC's Timewatch programme.

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ISBN 13	9781398106147
ISBN 10	1398106143
Title	The Sun Must Set
Author	Andrew Hyde
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2022-10-15
Number of pages	352
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