India: A Million Mutinies Now

Naipaul's perspective offers a unique look at the country's diverse mutinies. I wonder what motivated him to explore these specific issues and stories.

The way the chapters jump between different mutinies and regions made me think about how fragmented and layered India's past is. Was this intentional, or just a natural outcome of the topic?

Naipaul's writing is dense and rich, but I’m curious whether newcomers to Indian history will find it approachable or if it’s best read alongside other background materials.