Empire, Civil Society, and the Beginnings of Colonial Education in India

Discover the profound changes in Indian education during the nineteenth century with Empire, Civil Society, and the Beginnings of Colonial Education in India by Jana Tschurenev. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2019, this insightful hardback spans 386 pages and delves into the pivotal shift from indigenous educational practices to a colonial education system.

Tschurenev explores the role of an imperial civil society movement that catalyzed these transformative processes. Through a unique, interaction-centered lens, this book provides a connected history perspective on the development of colonial schooling in India. Ideal for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the complexities of colonial influence on education, this work is a must-read for understanding the foundations of modern educational systems in India.