Indian Army: Its Contribution to the Development of a Nation

This book explores the origins of the Indian army from its early exploitative role, to its performance in World War II when it confronted extreme political and military challenges. Cohen examines the doctrine of civilian control in India and the evolution of the theory of so-called martial races. The book serves as an interpretation of the history of the Indian Army in the light of contemporary approaches to nation-building and development theory.Cohen, Stephen P. is the author of 'Indian Army: Its Contribution to the Development of a Nation', published 1991 under ISBN 9780195627572 and ISBN 0195627571.