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Mackinder, Halford John
1861
1947
Mackinder, Halford John, Sir
Mackinder, H. J. (Halford John), Sir
Eight Lectures on India
Madras; the Hindu religion -- Burma; the Buddhist religion -- Bengal; the monsoons -- The United Provinces; the Mutiny -- Bombay; the Marathas -- Rajputana; the Feudatory States -- Delhi; the Muhammadan religion -- The Northwest Frontier; the Sikhs.
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"Eight Lectures on India" by Halford John Mackinder is a collection of educational lectures written in the early 20th century. This work offers a detailed exploration of the diverse cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of India, as well as the implications of British colonialism within the subcontinent. Through a series of illustrated lessons, the book seeks to enhance understanding of India and its significance within the British Empire. At the start of the book, Mackinder outlines the objectives of the Visual Instruction Committee, emphasizing the need for educating the youth of the Empire about India's geography, history, and cultures to foster understanding and sympathy among its inhabitants. The opening portion introduces various themes such as the scale and diversity of India, its ancient civilization, and modern developments, as well as the intricacies of its religions and social systems. The lectures are designed to be accompanied by visual aids, including lantern slides that depict India's landscapes, people, and cultural practices. The beginning sets the stage for an engaging educational journey into the Indian subcontinent, encouraging readers to appreciate the complexity and richness of its many facets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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