The Passing of Empire

"The Passing of Empire” by H. Fielding is a historical study that closely looks at British colonial control in India, particularly the social and political problems that caused trouble among the Indian people. The book points out the human connections that link all people, no matter their traditions, and works to create a clearer view of what India wanted and needed during a time of big change. The book starts by setting the scene for a careful look at India's social and political situation under British rule. Fielding says that even though many conversations about India focus on how different it is from the West; he wants to focus on what it shares with the world. He talks about the widespread unrest in India, which he says is deep and common, not just in one place or for a short time. The story shows how the British leaders and the Indian people didn't understand each other, and it stresses how important it is to know what the people want and what makes them unhappy in order to govern well. From this point of view, Fielding plans to study past events, government systems, and the important need for a real connection between those in power and those they rule.