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J. R. Seeley (1834–1895) was Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge. He was concerned that classics and the study of the distant past were far too dominant at the university, and believed that the academic study of contemporary history could provide a moral and intellectual foundation for modern political life. The Expansion of England, first published in 1883 and based on his lectures, was his most successful book, remaining in print for over seventy years. He believed that the purpose of the study of history was to see patterns and tendencies which could be used to make predictions about the future. Foreseeing the rise of America and Russia as world powers, he wanted to ensure that the British Empire retained its position of dominance in the twentieth century, which he saw as its destiny. His clear arguments, and skill in writing often-quoted epigrams, ensured the book's continued popularity

This article discusses the British response to supress a potential rebellion in India against the British government. ; Research project undertaken by the University of the Fraser Valley South Asian Studies Institute, formerly the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies in 2015

This article discusses the British response to supress a potential rebellion in India against the British government. ; Research project undertaken by the University of the Fraser Valley South Asian Studies Institute, formerly the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies in 2015

A Passage to India can be regarded as a historical document, a philosophical statement and a work of conscious literary art. Its criticism has got to focus on its political~ ethical and metaphysical implications as well as such features as its comedy, characterization, symbolism, organization and esthetic qualities. ; N/A

AbstractInteractions between ruling and opposition parties in India have long been sorely neglected by political analysts. This study finds clear contrasts between interactions at national and state levels in this federal system, and further, often marked variations across the 28 states – each of which has its own Westminster-style legislature. Government–opposition relations range from semi-civilized to caustic, although most cases are situated some at distance from those extremes. So, despite a recent confrontation in the Indian Parliament, there are no strong trends towards either deterioration or greater accommodation. This is a study in ambiguity.

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution enables the Central government to dismiss a duly elected State government and take over the administration directly. Thus, this Article has become a bone of contention in Centre-State relations, especially now, when more and more States are ruled by parties different from those controlling the Centre. The problem is exacerbated further with the new phenomenon of coalition governments at the Centre. Those parties and leaders who lost elections a the State level, but managed to be elected to Parliament and joined as coalition partners at the Centre have tried to use this provision to settle political scores. This paper studies the case of Uttar Pradesh, where such an attempt was made by the Centre, governed by a coalition, and one of its important Cabinet Ministers, a former Chief Minister of the State, who used the Governor to run a near proxy government in the State. It also examines the intervention of the Indian President and his relationship with the Prime Minister and its impact on Indian federalism in general. (AJPS/DÜI)