British Governance and Problems of Administration/K.V.
Singh. Delhi, Vista International Pub., 2007, 2 Vols., xvi, 496 p.,
(set). ISBN 81-89942-12-0.
British Governance and Problems of Administration/K.V.
Singh. Delhi, Vista International Pub., 2007, 2 Vols., xvi, 496 p.,
(set). ISBN 81-89942-12-0.
Contents: Vol. I. Preface. 1. The English and French in India. 2. Role of Clive. 3. The India office. 4. The imperial government. 5. Indian states. 6. Evolution of ideology. 7. In South Africa. 8. Non-violence in Satyagraha.
Vol. II. Preface. 1. Gandhi and Champaran. 2. Role of Annie Besant. 3. The Gandhian technique. 4. British attitude. 5. Suspension of the movement. 6. New Viceroy and repression. 7. The assessment. 8. Gandhi, Nehru, Bose and Jinnah. Appendices.
"The volumes I and II have deep linkage with several aspects of socio-economic and political developments in connection with the policy of the Raj and reaction of the Indian leaders. The theme commences with the spirit of domination between the English and the French, resulting into Anglo-French struggle for a few decades.
The role of Clive has been highlighted. Besides the volumes deal with the role of the India office, the imperial government, Indian states, evolution of new political ideology, impact of South Africa, non-violence in Satyagraha, Gandhi's role in the Champaran Satyagraha, socio-economic and political role of Annie Besant, the techniques of Gandhi, the British attitude, reasons for the suspension of Satyagraha, repression on Satyagrahis by the new viceroy, the assessment of the significant events and role of Gandhi, Nehru, Subhas Bose and Jinnah along with the relevant appendices." (jacket)