Inglorious Empire-Shashi Tharoor

Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor is a powerful historical account that challenges the glorified narrative of British colonial rule in India. Drawing from historical evidence, Tharoor argues that British imperialism was exploitative, draining IndiaÕs wealth, dismantling its industries, and fostering poverty and division. The book dismantles myths about supposed benefits such as railways and democracy, showing how they primarily served British interests. With a sharp, engaging style, Tharoor exposes the lasting damage of colonialism on IndiaÕs economy, society, and identity. ItÕs both an eye-opening critique and a call to reassess colonial history from the perspective of those who lived under it.