Amritsar And Our Duty To India (1920)

Amritsar And Our Duty To India is a book written by Benjamin Guy Horniman and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13 1919 in Amritsar India. The author who was a British journalist and politician provides a first-hand perspective of the events leading up to the massacre and its aftermath.The book delves into the political climate of India during the early 20th century and the tensions between the British colonial government and the Indian independence movement. Horniman describes the events that led to the massacre including the Rowlatt Act and the protests that followed. He also provides a vivid description of the massacre itself where British troops opened fire on unarmed civilians who had gathered for a peaceful protest.Horniman's account of the massacre is critical of the British government and its handling of the situation. He argues that the massacre was a direct result of the British government's failure to understand the Indian people and their aspirations for independence. The book also highlights the role of Indian leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in the aftermath of the massacre.Overall Amritsar And Our Duty To India is a significant historical document that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in India's struggle for independence. It provides a valuable insight into the political and social climate of India during the early 20th century and the British colonial government's attitudes towards its Indian subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.