India under Ripon: A Private Diary by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
"India under Ripon: A Private Diary" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the socio-political climate of India during Lord Ripon's tenure as Viceroy in the late 19th century, exploring themes of governance, reform, and the burgeoning movement towards Indian self-assertion. Blunt's personal observations serve to illuminate a critical period in Indian history, marked by unrest and the quest for
rights and equality among native populations. At the start of the diary, Blunt sets the stage for his journey through India, outlining his intentions to engage directly with the people and understand their perspectives on British rule. He reflects on the significant political changes occurring during Lord Ripon's administration, noting the tensions stemming from the oppressive policies of previous administrations and the hardship faced by the Indian populace, especially during famines. The narrative introduces the reader to the intricacies of Indian society, including the divisions between various communities and the impact of British rule on local governance and economic conditions, all of which are pivotal to understanding the historical dynamics of resistance and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen, 1840-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | India under Ripon: A Private Diary |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- Description and travel |
| Subject | India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 |
| Subject | Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Marquess of, 1827-1909 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49177 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 561 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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