The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century by Lockwood, David

The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781350162211)

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The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century by Lockwood, David

The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century

$44.95
The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century by Lockwood, David

The Indian Bourgeoisie: A Political History of the Indian Capitalist Class in the Early Twentieth Century

$44.95
Format: Paperback
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The complex and hard-fought movement for political freedom in India coincided with the rise of a wealthy capitalist class of Indian industrialists who had profited under British rule. By 1947, these prominent businessmen had forged a partnership with the socialist-led Indian National Congress, and supported Jawaharlal Nehru's implementation of a centrally-planned economy. In this political history of modern India, David Lockwood traces the roots of this capitalist class, concentrated in Bombay, Calcutta and the west Bengal coal mining region, and examines British economic policy in the nineteenth century. Indian capitalists, such as J.R.D Tata of Tata Steel, established powerful relationships with domestic governments throughout the period, holding indigenous industrial conferences and supporting the swadeshi movement which aimed to promote Indian-manufactured goods. The Indian Bourgeoisie is a unique and important contribution to the lively debate on the role of India's capitalists during the Raj and throughout the early years of independence.

Author: David Lockwood
ISBN-10: 1350162213
ISBN-13: 9781350162211
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2020
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.68d
By David Lockwood
By David Lockwood
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David Lockwood is associate professor of History at Flinders University in South Australia. He teaches Russian, Chinese and Indian history together with topics in world history. He is especially interested in the role of the bourgeoisie in historical development. He combines this with work in the broad areas of the role of the state in economic development; the transition from state-controlled to market economies; and the effects of globalisation on national states. His most recent book was a monograph on the bourgeois revolution in Russia.

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