This comprehensive study explores the historical evolution of India into the world’s largest democracy. Judith M. Brown analyzes the complex processes of change from the height of British imperial rule in the 19th century to the challenges of the late 20th century. The book examines how India's diverse social structures, nationalist movements, and colonial legacy interacted to shape its uniqu…
Modern India: The Origins of an Asian Democracy by Judith M. Brown offers a thematic and analytical exploration of India’s political development over the last two centuries. The book traces how colonial rule, social change, and political institutions shaped a democratic India. Brown examines the interaction between indigenous social structures and Western political ideas, highlighting how cul…