Raj
Lawrence James
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Raj
Published
November 20, 1997
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
544
ISBN-13
9780316640725
ISBN-10
0316640727
Description
"This is the story of one of the wonders of the modern world. In less than a hundred years, the British made themselves masters of India. They ruled it for another hundred, departing in 1947, leaving behind the independent states of India and Pakistan." "None of this, however, was planned. A series of emergencies in the eighteenth century transformed the East India Company into the most formidable war machine in Asia, and conquest gathered its own momentum. Fortunes were made, but the conscience of Britain was troubled by the despotism that was being created in its name. The result was a government that balanced firmness with benevolence, and had as its goal the advancement of India. There was resistance, both to the conquerors and, in the Indian mutiny, to the Raj they had made. This is a story of wars won against the odds and astonishing heroism, but it is also a tale of how, for many reasons, millions of Indians collaborated with their new rulers and made possible the government of so many by so few. Raj contains much that is new, hidden, and controversial on areas as varied as the Mutiny, the Great Game, and the taxing of India."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Raj?
This edition of Raj has approximately 544 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Raj?
For most readers, Raj typically takes between 11h 20m and 7h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 136,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 136,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Raj?
The estimated word count for Raj is approximately 136,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Raj?
Raj was written by Lawrence James.
When was Raj published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 20, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.