This rare and out print work by the eminent Oxford scholar deals with origin, history and ideals of the Indian Nationalism. It is an account of people's awakening, which then was one of the greatest political movements of the world. Prefatory notes on Imperialism and Nationalism, supplemental chapter on nationalism in Burma and five appendices on relative aspects of nationalism and imperialism makes it an extremely important book especially when this topic on Indian nationalism is urging for a fresh look on the subject. This book, therefore, is a valuable work for historians and political scientist working on the evolution of nationalism in India and South Asia.