India, Its Life and Thought by John P. Jones
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| Author | Jones, John P. (John Peter), 1847-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 08030291 |
| Title | India, Its Life and Thought |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "India, Its Life and Thought" by John P. Jones is a sociocultural examination written in the early 20th century. The work aims to illuminate the complexities of Indian life, culture, and the various belief systems that coexist within the subcontinent. The author, drawing upon his extensive experience in India, delves into the profound disconnect and misunderstanding between Westerners and the Indian populace, seeking to bridge this gap through understanding and shared knowledge. The opening of the book introduces a theme of unrest in India, challenging the traditional notion of the country as passive and immobile. Jones indicates that India is undergoing a significant awakening, spurred by various factors, including Western education, political movements, and the influence of historical events such as Japan's triumph over Russia. He highlights the discontent brewing among the educated classes in response to their subordinate status under British rule, exploring the racial tensions and ideological conflicts that are emerging amid this transition. Through this analysis, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the social and political realities of India at the time, suggesting that this unrest is both a symptom of larger global changes and an internal awakening toward self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Missions -- India |
| Subject | India -- Religion |
| Subject | India -- Civilization |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28117 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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