Nationalism, peasantry and social change in India, is a Festschrift Volume presented to Prof. K.K.N. Kurup, a renowned scholar. He specializes in agrarian relations, colonial history and folklore, especially in the region of Kerala, which used to be a part of Malabar, on his birth day falling on 80 years (13th Feb. 1939). These articles in other way serve as garland of flowers to décor Dr. K.K.N. Kurup: a great scholar in historical studies. There are more than 48 articles shedding light on history and cultural studies. This prestigious volume contains a wide spectrum of research articles covering history, modern history and economic history, folklore, literature and culture. This volume was edited by Prof. P. Chenna Reddy who is already well-known for similar volumes in honour of Prof. B. Rama Raju, Dr. P.V.P. Sastry, Prof. R. Soma Reddy, Dr. I.K. Sarma, Dr. V.V. Krishna Sastry, Robert G. Bednarik, Prof. A. Sundara, Dr. Deme Raja Reddy, Dr. Annapareddy Venkateswara Reddy, Prof. K.V. Raman, Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry, Prof. K. Rajayyan, Prof. Alan Dundes, Prod. N. Bhakthavastala Reddy, Dr. Y. Gopala Reddy, Prof. M.L.K. Murty, Prof. Dr. A.K.V.S. Reddy, Dr. M.D. Sampath etc. The volume containing a good collection of research papers contributed by renowned authors will serve as an important source of information and reference book for research students and teaches as well. Incidentally, this volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. K.K.N. Kurup enjoys in the intellectual world.