The Indian Army: Its Contribution Ot the Development of a Nation - Hardcover

Cohen, Stephen P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195627571 ISBN 13: 9780195627572

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1991

Synopsis

This book explores the origins of the Indian army from its early exploitative role, to its performance in World War II when it confronted extreme political and military challenges. Cohen examines the doctrine of civilian control in India and the evolution of the theory of so-called martial races. The book serves as an interpretation of the history of the Indian Army in the light of contemporary approaches to nation-building and development theory.

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Review

This work remains an outstanding introduction to the origins of the Indian Army and its place in independent India. (Asian Affairs)

Synopsis

This study explores the origins of the Indian Army from its early exploitative role to its performance in World War II, when it confronted extreme political and military challenges. The author examines the doctrine of civilian control in India and the evolution of the theory of so-called martial races. The book interprets the history of the Army in the light of contemporary approaches to nation-building and developmental theory. Originally published in 1971, this revised edition includes an epilogue, which reviews recent developments in the Indian Army, and a new introduction and bibliographic notes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195627571
• ISBN 13: 9780195627572
• Binding: Hardcover