But to read about their systematic strangulation of every aspect of our country – be it religion, culture, wealth, natural resources, established practices and so forth, with a highly narcissistic attitude, leading to such monstrous acts, leaves one numb. The mere fact that the British left one of the leading economies of the world at the time they took control of the country, to one reeling in tatters, as one of the poorest, illiterate and diseased societies in the world at the time of our Independence is abhorrent enough. The grim realities of British colonialism and its effects and consequences are examined in great detail, displaying at every stage, the supremely self-serving nature of the “elite rulers”, with little to no regard for their “subjects”. Tharoor, in his latest book, debunks, denounces, debases and ultimately destroys this argument and the various claims to support it. “The British rule was good for India”, is a common argument put forth by apologists for the Raj, both in India and elsewhere. “An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India” Book Review by HSC Leadership Team Member Abhishek Desikan
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