Cambridge University Press Imperial Power and Popular Politics - Cambridge University Press

Explore a major contribution to Indian history with Imperial Power and Popular Politics by Rajnarayan Chandavarkar. Part of the Cambridge Studies in Indian History and Society series, this book provides a revisionist analysis of the connection between class and politics in India from the Mutiny to Independence. Dr. Chandavarkar challenges the Orientalist view that Indian social and economic development was distinct from other capitalist societies. Instead, he presents a clear argument regarding the role of working classes in shaping Indian capitalist development. These interconnected essays offer an elegant exposition of how resistance and the state functioned during this transformative century. This scholarly work is essential for readers interested in the historical patterns of class and political struggle. It moves beyond traditional views to offer a deep look at the social structures that defined India between 1850 and 1950. Whether for academic study or personal interest in history, this text provides a serious look at the forces that shaped a nation.