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Ideologies of the Raj by Thomas R. Metcalf was published in 2007 by Foundation Books and is part of the New Cambridge History of India series. The book is a study of the various ideologies that shaped British colonial rule in India, from the early days of the East India Company to the end of the British Raj in 1947.
Metcalf argues that British rule in India was not monolithic, but was rather characterized by a variety of competing ideologies, including utilitarianism, paternalism, racism, and orientalism. He also examines the ways in which these ideologies were used to justify British rule and to shape the lives of Indians.
The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British India. It is well-written and well-researched, and it provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the ideologies that shaped British colonial rule.
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