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Title: The Case for India
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Jonathan Ingram, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Case for India" by Annie Besant is a historical account delivered as a presidential address at the Indian National Congress in the late 19th century. The book captures Besant's impassioned plea for India's self-governance and her thoughts on national identity, political reform, and the impact of British colonialism on Indian society. It reflects the period's growing desire for autonomy among Indian leaders and intellectuals, as well as the broader global movements toward democracy and self-determination. At the start of the work, Besant expresses her profound gratitude for the honor of being elected as President of the Congress amid governmental repression. She draws a deep connection between India's past struggles for self-rule and the current global fight against autocracy during World War I. She outlines the heavy burdens of military expenditure placed on India by British imperialism, along with the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in the war effort. Besant emphasizes the necessity of Home Rule, arguing that true freedom is the birthright of every nation and stressing that India's interests are subservient to imperial desires without her consent. The opening sets the stage for an urgent call to action for India to reclaim her dignity and sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
EBook No.: 12820
Published: Jul 5, 2004
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: India -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Case for India
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Jonathan Ingram, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Case for India" by Annie Besant is a historical account delivered as a presidential address at the Indian National Congress in the late 19th century. The book captures Besant's impassioned plea for India's self-governance and her thoughts on national identity, political reform, and the impact of British colonialism on Indian society. It reflects the period's growing desire for autonomy among Indian leaders and intellectuals, as well as the broader global movements toward democracy and self-determination. At the start of the work, Besant expresses her profound gratitude for the honor of being elected as President of the Congress amid governmental repression. She draws a deep connection between India's past struggles for self-rule and the current global fight against autocracy during World War I. She outlines the heavy burdens of military expenditure placed on India by British imperialism, along with the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in the war effort. Besant emphasizes the necessity of Home Rule, arguing that true freedom is the birthright of every nation and stressing that India's interests are subservient to imperial desires without her consent. The opening sets the stage for an urgent call to action for India to reclaim her dignity and sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
EBook No.: 12820
Published: Jul 5, 2004
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: India -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.