Social background of Indian nationalism / by A. R. Desai

Includes index, bibliography and references.

Economy and culture in pre British India -- British conquest of India -- Transformation of Indian agriculture under British Rule -- Social consequences of transformation of Indian agriculture -- Decline of town handicrafts -- Decline of village Artisan industries -- Rise and development of modern Indian industries
Modern means of transport and rise of Indian Nationalism -- The role of modern education in the development of indian Nationalism -- Political and administration unification of India under British rule -- Rise of new social classes in India -- The role of the press in the development of modern Nationalism -- Social and religious reform movements as the expression of national democratic awakening -- Crusade against caste system Crusade against untouchability -- Movement for the emancipation of women -- Religious reform movements among Hindu and Muslims -- Rise of political movements as the expression of Indian Nationalism -- Problems of nationalities and minorities