The Construction of History and Nationalism in India
Author | : Sylvie Guichard |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2010-06-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136949319 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136949313 |
Rating | : 4/5 (313 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Construction of History and Nationalism in India by : Sylvie Guichard
Download or read book The Construction of History and Nationalism in India written by Sylvie Guichard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most studies on nations and nationalism argue that history, or more precisely a 'common past', is crucial for the process of national identity building. This book focuses on the construction, elaboration and negotiation of the narratives that have become official history in India.