Shahid Amin is a historian best known for his influential contributions to the Subaltern Studies collective. His work examines colonial and postcolonial South Asia, often focusing on the experiences of ordinary people.
Event, metaphor, memory
Event, metaphor, memory
Synopsis
This book explores the Chauri Chaura incident, a pivotal event in India's struggle for independence, examining how it has been understood and remembered over time. It delves into the layers of historical fact, symbolic interpretation, and collective memory that shape our understanding of such critical moments in political history.
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Event, Metaphor, MemoryUnknown, 2017
320 pages
Penguin Books, LimitedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 978014306204224-Jul-20064 editions available
