PEACE, POVERTY, AND BETRAYAL: A New History of British India.

This article discusses a book titled "PEACE, POVERTY, AND BETRAYAL: A New History of British India" by Roderick Matthews. The book focuses on the history of the British in India, specifically the upper echelons of the East India Company and the Raj. The author argues that Britain brought modernity to India until the events of 1857 led to a retreat and betrayal of the Indians. The book has received praise for its comprehensive exploration of British India's rulers and their policies, but some critics argue that it lacks a diverse perspective and relies on outdated narratives. Another book mentioned in the article is "Reordering Adivasi Worlds: Representation, Resistance, Memory" by Sangeeta Dasgupta, which challenges the unified narrative about South Asia's Indigenous peoples and explores the complexities and diversity within Adivasi society. [Extracted from the article]