Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor

📖 Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor – Paperback Edition

The untold cost of colonization — revealed.

In this eye-opening and bold reassessment of British colonial rule, Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor tears down the myths of “benevolent imperialism” and exposes the brutal truth behind the British Raj in India.

From economic exploitation to mass starvation, Tharoor unpacks how British policies systematically drained India’s wealth, crushed its industries, and imposed cultural and racial supremacy under the guise of progress. This compelling read challenges the narrative that the British Empire “helped” India — and instead reveals a deeply entrenched legacy of violence, extraction, and injustice.

📘 Product Details:

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English
  

• Genre: History, Politics, Postcolonial Studies

• Perfect for: Readers of modern Indian history, students, and critical thinkers

🔎 Key Topics Covered:

• Economic impact of colonization

• Racism and repression under the British Raj

• The truth behind British "gifts" like railways and legal systems

• How Britain’s prosperity came at India’s cost

🔖 “What is worse than being exploited? Not being exploited — because you’re not seen as worth exploiting.” — Shashi Tharoor