An Indo-German Story: How Indian and German Scientists Made Common Cause Between the Two World Wars?
Think of India in the 1920s and ‘30s and the dominant images that come to mind are those of the anti-colonial struggle: the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements, the protests against the Simon Commission, the Round Table Conferences. But the response to British colonialism took other forms too, and in recent years historians have brought to light fascinating examples. This lecture will discuss one of them: the lesser known story of Indian and German scientists and engineers who travelled to each other’s countries for training or job opportunities, creating relationships that enabled both sides to contest British supremacy. Based on this, we will discuss how looking at global connections helps us develop a more sophisticated understanding of national histories. We will also briefly reflect on how historians work, the excitement of historical quests, and the opportunities for graduates with a historical training.
Speaker
Professor Aparajith Ramnath
Associate Professor
School of Arts and Sciences
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
