Plain Tales From The Raj

Images of British India in the 20th Century

Charles Allen, Charles Allen

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English

Abacus
07 August 1995

History; Asian history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000

The Raj was, for two hundred years, the jewel in the British imperial crown. Although founded on military expansionism and undoubted exploitation, it developed over the centuries into what has been called 'benign autocracy' - the government of many by few, with the active collaboration of most Indians in recognition of a desire for the advancement of their country.

Charles Allen's classic oral history of the period that marked the end of British rule was first published a generation ago. Now reissued as the imperial century closes, this brilliantly insightful and bestselling collection of reminiscences illustrates the unique experience of British India: the sadness and luxury for some; the joy and deprivation for others.

By: Charles Allen
Edited by: Charles Allen
Imprint: Abacus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 214g
ISBN: 9780349104973
ISBN 10: 0349104972
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 07 August 1995
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles Allen is an oral and military historian specialising in colonial matters. He is the author of several previous books and lives in north London.

Reviews for Plain Tales From The Raj: Images of British India in the 20th Century

This is an insider's book. It is an enthralling collection of memoirs, first recorded as a BBC radio series, in which survivors of the Raj look back upon their lives and times in India. They range from Field-Marshal Auchinleck to Spike Milligan. Seldom sentimental, often surprisingly salty, their recollections throw a healthy light upon the mingled delights and miseries of the imperial experience not only in their own times, but throughout the three centuries of the British presence in the sub-continent. Review by Jan Morris, whose books include 'Lincoln: A Foreigner's View' (Kirkus UK)