Administering colonialism and war : the political life of Sir Andrew Clow of the Indian Civil Service / Colin R. Alexander.

First edition.

9780199096954 (electronic book)

New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2019.

English

1 online resource : illustrations.

DS480.45

954.035

This work explores the world of colonial India during the 1930s and 1940s. The reader is introduced to a number of fascinating lesser-known characters of British colonial administration and is provided with in-depth discussion of their roles during the late Raj. The text focuses on three key aspects of the period: the birth of radio broadcasting in India; World War II on the sub-continent; and the Bengal Famine that took hold during the conflict.

This edition also issued in print: 2019.
This work explores the world of colonial India during the 1930s and 1940s. The reader is introduced to a number of fascinating lesser-known characters of British colonial administration and is provided with in-depth discussion of their roles during the late Raj. The text focuses on three key aspects of the period: the birth of radio broadcasting in India; World War II on the sub-continent; and the Bengal Famine that took hold during the conflict.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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