Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India
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📈Ranked #2,304 in Economic History
📚2,485+ 4.5-star reviews
🕰️In-depth 18th-20th century analysis
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📖 Dive into the untold story of empire — because history is more than just dates and facts.
- ENGAGING ACCESSIBLE READ - Concise yet powerful narrative that combines passionate polemic with rigorous historical evidence.
- RICH CREDIBLE SCHOLARSHIP - Extensive bibliography and well-researched content offering a deep dive into colonial economic impacts.
- TOP TIER BESTSELLER STATUS - Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller with a strong foothold in business and economic history rankings.
- FOMO WORTHY CULTURAL INSIGHT - Join thousands of readers uncovering the untold truths behind one of history’s most controversial empires.
- UNMASKING EMPIRES DARK LEGACY - A bold, fact-driven dismantling of British imperial myths that challenges the status quo.
Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor is a critically acclaimed, Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller that exposes the devastating economic and social impacts of British colonial rule in India. Combining rigorous research with a compelling narrative, it reveals how imperial 'gifts' masked exploitation, leading to India’s dramatic economic decline and millions of deaths. With over 2,400 positive reviews and a strong ranking in business and economic history, this book is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of colonial legacies.
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| Best Sellers Rank | 393,124 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,252 in Business & Economic History |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,488) |
| Dimensions | 14 x 3.2 x 21.6 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1849048088 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1849048088 |
| Item weight | 534 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Publication date | 2 Mar. 2017 |
| Publisher | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
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