The Sun Must Set
The Sun Must Set
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Summary
India’s experience of British colonialism. The true financial, social and ecological cost of British rule and the contrasting experiences of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh following independence.
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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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781398106147 |
| ISBN 10 | 1398106143 |
| Title | The Sun Must Set |
| Author | Andrew Hyde |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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