Amritsar 1919

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An Empire of Fear and the Making of a Massacre

By Kim Wagner

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Amritsar 1919 by Kim Wagner delves into the tragic events of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in colonial India. The book explores the political and social tensions leading up to the incident, examining the roles of British authorities and Indian nationalists. Wagner provides a detailed historical analysis of the massacre's impact on the Indian independence movement and British rule.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you're intrigued by historical events that have shaped colonial legacies and are interested in exploring the complexities of British-Indian relations during the colonial era, you'll likely appreciate this book. It delves deeply into the pivotal and tragic episode of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, providing a detailed examination of the socio-political currents of the time through meticulous research and storytelling.

Amritsar 1919

A powerful reassessment of a seminal moment in the history of India and the British Empire--the Amritsar Massacre--to mark its 100th anniversary

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A powerful reassessment of a seminal moment in the history of India and the British Empire: the Amritsar Massacre

Amritsar 1919 chronicles the run-up to Jallianwala Bagh with spellbinding, almost minute-by-minute focus. . . . Mr. Wagner’s achievement is one of balance—of minutiae and sweep and, above all, of perspective.”—Maxwell Carter, Wall Street Journal

The Amritsar Massacre of 1919 was a seminal moment in the history of the British Empire, yet it remains poorly understood. In this dramatic account, Kim A. Wagner details the perspectives of ordinary people and argues that General Dyer’s order to open fire at Jallianwala Bagh was an act of fear.

Situating the massacre within the "deep" context of British colonial mentality and the local dynamics of Indian nationalism, Wagner provides a genuinely nuanced approach to the bloody history of the British Empire.

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Kim Wagner's Amritsar 1919 is widely praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, offering an in-depth microhistory of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Reviewers commend Wagner's ability to balance detail with broader historical context, making significant contributions to the understanding of colonial violence and its repercussions. With its humane commitment to truth and authoritative analysis, the book stands out as a definitive and finely researched account, capturing both specialist and general interest.

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ISBN: 9780300250718

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 26 b-w illus. + 4 maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 360

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Asian History European History Global History History & Military Kim Wagner Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kim A. Wagner teaches global and British imperial history at Queen Mary University of London. His books include The Skull of Alum Bheg,The Great Fear of 1857, and Thuggee.