How British Rule Changed Indias Economy

Exploring the paradox of wealth and poverty during British colonial rule in India, the book examines how colonialism shaped work and life. It highlights the dual legacy of economic disruption and famine alongside some improvements, such as rising life expectancy and wealth for certain sectors. The author, Roy, analyzes the impact of agricultural stagnation and an underfunded government on the impoverished population, offering a nuanced view of nineteenth-century capitalism and its effects on Indian society.