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Amritsar 1919
Book • 2019
In 'Amritsar 1919', Kim Wagner provides a nuanced exploration of the events leading up to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, examining both British and Indian perspectives.
The book delves into the historical context, tracing back to the Indian rebellion of 1857 and the subsequent British fear of another uprising.
Wagner argues that General Dyer's actions were driven by fear, reflecting the colonial mentality of the time.
The book delves into the historical context, tracing back to the Indian rebellion of 1857 and the subsequent British fear of another uprising.
Wagner argues that General Dyer's actions were driven by fear, reflecting the colonial mentality of the time.
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William Dalrymple as the most balanced and detailed account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
William Dalrymple as the most balanced and detailed account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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5. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
