A Concise History of Modern India, Barbara D. Metcalf
A Concise History of Modern India, Barbara D. Metcalf
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A Concise History of Modern India

Author: Barbara D. Metcalf

Narrator: Raj Ghatak

Unabridged: 11 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2019


Synopsis

A Concise History of Modern India by Barbara D. Metcalf and Thomas R. Metcalf has become a classic in the field since it was first published in 2001. As a fresh interpretation of Indian history from the Mughals to the present, it has informed students across the world. The narrative focuses on the imaginative and institutional structures that have successfully sustained and transformed India, first under British colonial rule and then, after 1947, as an independent country. Woven into the larger political narrative is an account of India's social and economic development and its rich cultural life. The final chapter charts the dramatic developments of the last 20 years, from 1990 through to the Congress electoral victory of 2009, and the rise of the Indian high-tech industry in a country still troubled by poverty and political unrest.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Senthil on May 17, 2020

I found this book totally captivating. I have followed Indian history through books, and have been witnessed incidents taking shape, like Babri Masjid Demolition, Killing of Rajiv Gandhi, Curfew, Coalition Government, Gujarat Violence and burning of the train, the rise of Cyberabad, etc. The details......more

Goodreads review by Priscilla on February 08, 2015

A great resource for South Asian history, which is quite a feat! India has a very complex history and it was very hard for me to crack into it. However, the book provides a great reference point and overview to refer back to. The only setback of this book was the dry writing style.......more

Goodreads review by Ameya on June 03, 2022

Eloquently biased. Misleading and politically prejudiced. Not worth the time spent reading this. As a person familiar with Indian history through several similar books from notable authors, I can clearly see that a "foreign hand" unfamiliar with India and its culture has written the book. Clearly a p......more

Goodreads review by Sanchit on December 29, 2021

Not sure if I'd call it a neutral POV but it's pretty comprehensive nonetheless.......more

Goodreads review by Tarun on April 03, 2012

D. Metcalf has tried well to present the Indian history in a very small book. be concise and sense of completeness is very hard to accomplish. This book is base for awareness building about India.......more