A History of Modern South Asia: Politics, States, Diasporas

A History of Modern South Asia: Politics, States, Diasporas

Ian Talbot • Yale University Press

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ISBN-10: 0300216599 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300216592 · 2016 · 1st Edition

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Ian Talbot provides a comprehensive examination of modern South Asia, shifting the analytical focus from strictly national narratives to a broader regional perspective. The text explores the complex interplay of political development, state formation, and the enduring impact of colonial legacies on the subcontinent. By integrating the experiences of the diaspora with internal social change, Talbot offers a nuanced account of the region's evolution from the colonial era to the present day.

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