{"product_id":"9780349104973","title":"Plain Tales from the Raj : Images of British India in the 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Allen, Charles, Allen, Charles, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 01\/07\/1988,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 304 pages, Section: 8, B\u0026amp;W,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Abacus,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Little, Brown Book Group,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: India, Empires \u0026amp; historic states, Asian history\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780349104973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37872328409241,"sku":"9780349104973","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9780349104973.jpg?v=1611337378","url":"https:\/\/steyningbookshop.info\/products\/9780349104973","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}