Modern India

Modern India is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides readers with a detailed overview of the history, culture, and society of India in the modern era. Written by William Eleroy Curtis, an American journalist and author who traveled extensively throughout India, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the country's political and economic development, its religious and cultural traditions, and its social and environmental challenges.The book begins with a brief introduction to India's ancient history and then focuses on the period of British colonial rule, which lasted from the mid-18th century until India gained independence in 1947. Curtis provides a detailed account of the Indian independence movement, including the key figures and events that shaped the country's struggle for freedom.After independence, Curtis explores India's efforts to establish a democratic government and build a modern economy. He discusses the challenges faced by the country, including poverty, corruption, and environmental degradation, and examines the role of India in the global community.Throughout the book, Curtis also provides insights into Indian culture and society, including its diverse religious traditions, its rich artistic and literary heritage, and its complex social structure. He also examines the impact of globalization on India and the ways in which the country is adapting to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.Overall, Modern India is an engaging and informative book that offers readers a comprehensive understanding of one of the world's most fascinating and complex countries.The ancient Mogul Empire embraced almost as much of India as is controlled by the British today, and extended westward into Europe as far as Moscow and Constantinople. It was founded by a young warrior known as Timour the Tartar, or Tamerlane, as he is more frequently called in historical works. He was a native of Kesh, a small town fifty miles south of Samarkand, the capital of Bokhara, which was known as Tartary in those days. This young man conquered more nations, ruled over a wider territory and a larger number of people submitted to his authority than to any other man who ever lived, before or since.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.