The 1857 Rebellion
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Author Description
This volume brings together seminal writings on the rebellion of 1857, including out-of-print tracts to provide a comprehensive picture of the rebellion. It discusses all major debates related to the rebellion and outlines changes in historiography from the imperialist and nationalist interpretations to popular uprisings, adivasi protests, and mentalities involved.The editor's introduction deals with the debates and the historiography while raising new questions and potential research areas. The selection has essays from very prominent historians like Eric Stokes, Christopher Bayly, Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Tapti Roy, Rajat K. Ray and others. This book is a part of the prestigious Debates in Indian History and Society series. The debates and themes volumes in general have been very popular among the students and teachers and are being used as teaching tools for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in history at many universities.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted nature of the 1857 Indian Rebellion by synthesizing seminal academic writings and historiographical shifts. Biswamoy Pati, a noted historian, curates a collection of essays that move beyond traditional imperialist or nationalist narratives to examine the event through the lenses of popular uprisings, indigenous protests, and social mentalities. The work serves as a critical framework for understanding how historical interpretation of the rebellion has evolved over time.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive collection of primary and secondary source essays on the 1857 Rebellion.
- Analysis of historiographical transitions from colonial perspectives to subaltern studies.
- Scholarly contributions from prominent historians including Eric Stokes, Christopher Bayly, and Rudrangshu Mukherjee.
- An editorial introduction that identifies contemporary research gaps and potential areas for future inquiry.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently utilize this volume as a foundational teaching tool for undergraduate and post-graduate history curricula. The text is recognized for its academic rigor and its ability to synthesize complex historiographical debates into a single, accessible resource.
Page Count:
324
Publication Date:
2007-11-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195690761
ISBN-13:
9780195690767
History
Academic
Indian History
Colonialism
Historiography
