Struggle for Freedom : The History and Culture of the Indian People (Volume XI)

Book Details:

• Author: R. C. Majumdar
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: English
• Edition: 2022
• ISBN: 9788193867938
• Pages: 1176 (Includes 18 B/W Illustrations)
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 1.80 kg

About the Book:

This monumental volume, the concluding part of the History and Culture of the Indian People series, offers an in-depth exploration of the most significant period in modern Indian history. Beginning with the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 and culminating in India's independence in 1947, it provides a critical and comprehensive account of the freedom struggle, covering:

• Key Movements: The Home Rule Movements, Revolutionary Movements, Non-violent Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience, the Quit India Movement, and the armed efforts of the Indian National Army.
• British Reforms: A detailed analysis of the reform attempts of 1909, 1919, and 1935 by the British rulers to quell Indian resistance.
• Freedom Struggle Evaluation: A critical appraisal of the contributions of various movements to India’s ultimate independence.

Authored by a team of over sixty reputed scholars, this book balances a detached, critical perspective with rich detail, making it a cornerstone of Indian historical literature.

About the Author:

Dr. R. C. Majumdar was one of India’s foremost historians, renowned for his scholarly works on Indian history and culture. He, along with other notable contributors like Dr. Srikumar Banerjee and Dr. P.N. Chopra, has created a profound narrative in this comprehensive account of India’s past.