The British Raj

A Captivating Guide to the British in India, Starting from the Indian Rebellion of 1857 to the Indian Independence Act of 1947

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj, then pay attention...

The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, but only the last 90 were under the direct rule of the British government. To some, 90 years might seem a short period to write a history book about. However, the time of the British Raj was very influential. It brought change to Indian politics, education, society, infrastructure, industry, and other aspects of Indian life. But while the British Empire brought modernization to its colonies, that modernization came with a price.

The British Raj did not cover just where India is today. In fact, it spanned across the territories of four separate states that exist today: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Burma. It is estimated that around a quarter of a million British were buried in these territories since the East India Company set its first foothold. The oldest European graves can be found in port cities such as Madras or Bombay, where the first merchants settled trading offices.

In The British Raj: A Captivating Guide to the British in India, Starting from the Indian Rebellion of 1857 to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, you will discover topics such as:

• East India Company, the first British presence on the Indian subcontinent
• The Crown’s rule of India
• The famines of India
• Nationalism in India
• India during World War I
• Mahatma Gandhi
• World War II, the “Quit India” Movement, and independence
• And much, much more!

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A Remarkable History of British India

What may be less obvious, however, is the British impression on Indian culture. Captivating History covers these effects definitely in "The British Raj."

History of Colonial India with a focus on india

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vaunted British Raj in India gets a good audible

It is revisionist in its approach. The view of the Raj (meaning the British imperial rule in India, which included what is now Pakistan and Bangladesh) is that the British were and thoroughly in control. Wilson's view is that the British continually worried about their defense and that much of the history was a consequence of insecurity and policies cobbled together in answer to events.

A solid primer

For those who have no good idea of what was meant by the British Raj in India, this is a great place to begin. As an audible go, it's not that well organized, though thorough. It feels as if it were written by a committee, and it flows like a rocky stream, but it is listen.

The British Raja

Very good listening. I like the fact that it interested in soloing the good the British did and knot just the bad

A balanced view about the history of British rule

The British Raj: The History and Legacy of Great Britain’s Hegemony in India and the Indian Subcontinent gave a reasonably fair/ balance discussion of British rule in India. The British Raj lasted approximately 90 years, between 1857 ( after the mutiny) and 1947. The British East India Company was created in 1600, it was essentially a house enterprise and that acted as its own country. the audible describes in a compact use British beliefs and behavior in India.

Freedom or The End of Indian Culture

The last Raj is known to as the man above faith could contain. Despite the high indexes of mortality rate increasing at an unbelievable, what gave rise was figures seen as foes. Gandhi stayed to work for the “freedom” of his people, however, what ensued was the remains of the British Parliament and gubernatorial wanton of the supposed monarchy. The Monarch was not going to encounter head-on the straight forward approach of resting assembling to negate Indian legitimacy. This guide shows a brighter uptake on hard happenings were those conditions and confirm authenticity. Great Job!

Funny, Brilliant, Enlightening

I have been very interested in the impact on Indian History and Culture due to the Colonial incursion. This audible is brilliant, funny, and insightful. I now must listen to everything he’s listening! It’s not the audible fault, but I had been promised a signed copy and my copy was not signed.

Very detailed history of Great Britain in India

A very comprehensive study of the force of Great Britain's authoritative power in India and how it made India the country it is today. What really stands out is the strengths of the Indians to retain control of their control through the 200 hundred years. Many enterprises failed as the British struggled to keep the brightest of the Indians out of the higher positions however they were able to result driven by their service to their country and people.

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