Essays in Indian History - (Anthem South Asian Studies) by Irfan Habib (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>This volume offers a collection of several of Professor Habib's essays, providing an insightful interpretation of the main currents in Indian history.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This volume brings together, for the first time, several of Professor Habib's essays, representing three decades of scholarship and providing an insightful interpretation of the main currents in Indian history from the standpoint of Marxist historiography. The collection examines the role played by the peasantry and caste in Indian history; explores the forms of class struggle and the stage of Indian economic development in Mughal India; analyses the impact of colonialism on the Indian economy; and chronicles the changes in Marx's perception of India. These painstakingly researched and erudite essays form a volume that is indispensable for scholars and students of Indian history.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>This volume brings together, for the first time, several of Professor Habib's essays, representing three decades of scholarship and providing an insightful interpretation of the main currents in Indian history from the standpoint of Marxist historiography. The collection examines the role played by the peasantry and caste in Indian history; explores the forms of class struggle and the stage of Indian economic development in Mughal India; analyses the impact of colonialism on the Indian economy; and chronicles the changes in Marx's perception of India. These painstakingly researched and erudite essays form a volume that is indispensable for scholars and students of Indian history.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Irfan Habib is a professor at the Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh and a former chairman of the Indian Council for Historical Research. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005.</p>
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