British Christians, Indian Nationalists and the Raj |
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| Author:
| Studdert-Kennedy, Gerald |
| Series title: | Oxford India Paperbacks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-564878-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press India
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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The author reveals just how pervasive a Christian discourse was in shaping the terms of British Imperial rule, whether it be the Government of India Act, the Simon Commission, or the Round Table Conferences. Many Christians subscribed to a tradition of orientalism which saw British rule in India as evidence of the workings of divine providence. The author explores key aspects of church historiography, the activities of the Indian YMCA and the Quaker movement, and draws together these...
More DescriptionThe author reveals just how pervasive a Christian discourse was in shaping the terms of British Imperial rule, whether it be the Government of India Act, the Simon Commission, or the Round Table Conferences. Many Christians subscribed to a tradition of orientalism which saw British rule in India as evidence of the workings of divine providence. The author explores key aspects of church historiography, the activities of the Indian YMCA and the Quaker movement, and draws together these different strands in the wider context of Britain's governance over, and complex relationship with, India.