9781331598565 - Summary of Constitutional Reforms for India: Being Proposals of Secretary of State Montagu and the Viceroy, Lord Chelmsford (Classic Reprint) de Woodwark, G. G. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the Montagu-Chelmsford Report, a pivotal document in the history of Indian self-governance. The report, published in 1918, responds to growing demands for political reform in India. It proposes a gradual devolution of power from British rule to representative Indian institutions. The report advocates for increased Indian participation in government, the expansion of provincial autonomy, and the establishment of a central legislature with limited powers. It also addresses issues such as minority rights and the role of the Indian Civil Service. The report's recommendations laid the foundation for the Government of India Act of 1919, a landmark in the development of Indian self-governance. The report's insights into the challenges and opportunities of Indian self-rule remain relevant today, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of Indian democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.