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The Quest for Modern Assam: A History

The Quest for Modern Assam: A History

1942-2000

Arupjyoti Saikia
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‘A model work of historical scholarship’-Ramachandra Guha

‘The most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written’-Partha Chatterjee

The crucial battles of World War II fought in India’s north-east-followed soon after by Independence and Partition-had a critical impact on the making of modern Assam. In the three decades following 1947, the state of Assam underwent massive political turmoil, geographical instability, and social and demographic upheaval, among others. Later, the truncated state suffered widespread unrest as various groups believed their cultural identity and political leverage were under threat. New social energies and political forces were unleashed and came to the fore.

Definitive, comprehensive and unputdownable, The Quest for Modern Assam explores the interconnected layers of political, environmental, economic and cultural processes that shaped the development of Assam since the 1940s. It offers an authoritative account that sets new standards in the writing of regional political history. Not to be missed by any one keen on Assam, India, Asia or world history in the twentieth century.

Imprint: India Allen Lane

Published: Aug/2023

ISBN: 9780670095704

Length : 896 Pages

MRP : ₹1299.00

The Quest for Modern Assam: A History

1942-2000

Arupjyoti Saikia

‘A model work of historical scholarship’-Ramachandra Guha

‘The most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written’-Partha Chatterjee

The crucial battles of World War II fought in India’s north-east-followed soon after by Independence and Partition-had a critical impact on the making of modern Assam. In the three decades following 1947, the state of Assam underwent massive political turmoil, geographical instability, and social and demographic upheaval, among others. Later, the truncated state suffered widespread unrest as various groups believed their cultural identity and political leverage were under threat. New social energies and political forces were unleashed and came to the fore.

Definitive, comprehensive and unputdownable, The Quest for Modern Assam explores the interconnected layers of political, environmental, economic and cultural processes that shaped the development of Assam since the 1940s. It offers an authoritative account that sets new standards in the writing of regional political history. Not to be missed by any one keen on Assam, India, Asia or world history in the twentieth century.

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