Italian scholars on India, Vol. II: History, economy, society, General Editor: Raffaele Torella

Book Details

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• ISBN-13: 9788195764013

• ISBN-10: 8195764010

• Edition: New Delhi

• Year: 2022

• Language: English

• Subject: History

About the Book

This book aims to highlight the significant contribution of Italian scholars to the study of modern and contemporary India. It brings together a collection of essays by some of the most representative Italian students of India, analyzing the evolution of Indian society through a chronological range of case studies, from the 16th century to the present day.

The essays focus on a broad spectrum of topics, including the colonial impact on Indian society, India’s response to colonialism, the political and social evolution post-independence, and the strengths and weaknesses of its economy. The volume features the work of six historians, three economists, and an anthropologist, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding India’s complex history.

The 10 case studies are prefaced by a historiographical essay that outlines the distinctive tradition of Indian studies and connects each of the articles to this tradition. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in modern and contemporary Indian history, as well as the role of European scholars in shaping the discourse around India’s past.