170. The Bengal Famine: A Disaster on the Horizon
Empire
The Unseen Horror: Death and Denial in Bengal
This chapter explores the juxtaposition of the Victoria Memorial's beauty against the harrowing realities of the Bengal Famine, illustrating the normalization of horror in colonial India. It critiques the British government's prioritization of public image over the urgent needs of a suffering population.
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