India in Outline

First published in 1945 as a second edition of a 1944 original, this book provides a brief introduction to India's history, customs and industry.

Lady Hartog (Author)

9781107640993, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2014

144 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.8 cm, 0.15 kg

First published in 1945 as a second edition of a 1944 original, this book provides a brief introduction to India's history, customs and industry. Lady Hartog also discusses the plans for the post-war reconstruction of India and the growing numbers of roles played by Indian women of various religions. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Indian history and Britain's historical perception of India.

Preface
1. India and the Indians
2. Indian customs and culture
3. Historic India
4. The building of modern India
5. The Indian states
6. India's natural wealth
7. India's industries
8. India's administration and social welfare
9. India's advance to self-government
10. India and war
11. Political developments of the war years
Appendix. Tables from census of 1941
Index
Map of India, showing provinces and states.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]