Life and Work of Romesh Chunder Dutt: C. I. E (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. N. Gupta

9780331211214: Life and Work of Romesh Chunder Dutt: C. I. E (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331211211 ISBN 13: 9780331211214

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Follow the life of a reformer's life and work that helped shape Indian public thought.

This authoritative biography, Life and Work of Romesh Chunder Dutt, profiles a distinguished civil servant, writer, and public advocate who helped broaden reform in Baroda and across India. Through careful analysis and lively narrative, it traces Dutt’s long career, his international perspective, and his enduring belief in truth, public service, and national self‑government.

The book situates his achievements within the broader currents of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, showing how his ideas and example influenced debates on governance, education, and social reform. It balances personal recollections, official records, and contemporary reception to present a rounded portrait of a man who bridged Indian tradition and Western modernity.

Learn how Dutt’s experience in the imperial service shaped his reforms in Baroda and his approach to administration.
Explore his role as a public advocate in England and India, and his influence on debates about self‑government and municipal reform.
See how translations of epics and his other literary projects connected culture, politics, and national identity.
Understand his personal character, leadership style, and the key moments that defined his career.

Ideal for readers of biography, Indian history, and public‑affairs writing, this edition offers clear, accessible insight into a pivotal figure in India's modern transformation.

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