The Anglo-Kuki War, 1917-1919: A Frontier Uprising Against Imperialism During the First World War

ISBN-13: 9781138507043 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 312 str.

Jangkhomang Guite; Thongkholal Haokip

Opis

This book explores the Kuki uprising against the British during the World War I (1917-1919) in Northeast frontier of India. Based on archives & extensive fieldwork, it looks at how the conflict affected the larger dynamics of the region within Asia, & its relevance in world politics beyond the Great War.

Spis treści

Introduction  Part I: Understanding the Anglo-Kuki War  1. ‘Fighting the White Men Till the Last Bullet’: General Course of the Anglo-Kuki War  2. The ‘Haka Uprising’ in Chin Hills, 1917-1918  Part II: Tactics, Technology and Symbols  3. Breaking the Spirit of the Kukis: Launching the ‘Largest Series of Military Operations’ in the Northeastern Frontier of India  4. ‘These Crafty Jungle Fighters’: Tactics, Technology and Symbols of Kuki war Part III: Ideas, Ideology and Institutions  5. Patriots and Utilitarian in Anglo-Kuki War: The Case of Southern Manipur, 1917-1919  6. ‘As Men of One Country’: Rethinking the History of Anglo-Kuki War  7. ‘Speak as One Free Nation’: Significance of Kuki War Council  8. Revisiting the ‘Military’: Role of Som Institution in Anglo-Kuki War  Part IV: Women and the War  9. Aphonic Partners of War: Role of Kuki Women in Anglo-Kuki War  10. Her-story in History: Women’s Role in the Anglo-Kuki War  Part V: Trial and Tribulation 11. Keeping Them Under control: Impact of Anglo-Kuki War