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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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the life of Romesh Chunder Dutt, a man of great capacity and character who made manifold contributions to the advancement of modern India. His work as a government officer, historian, economist, literary figure, and social reformer encapsulates the vibrancy of intellectual achievement in 19th century India. Romesh Chunder Dutt's prolific literary output included historical novels, translations of epic poetry, economic and administrative reports, and political commentary. His work was informed by his conviction that education was key to progress, and his efforts helped foster a new spirit of nationalism in India. The book chronicles his tireless efforts to reconcile his loyalty to the British Crown with his devotion to the cause of his motherland. Through his writings and activism, he played a pivotal role in the gradual transformation of India's political landscape, a process marked by both struggle and self-discovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330180938_0
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