'But what about the railways?' ​​The myth of Britain's gifts to India

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'But what about the railways?' ​​The myth of Britain's gifts to India

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'But what about the railways ...?' ​​The myth of Britain's gifts to India
Apologists for empire like to claim that the British brought democracy, the rule of law and trains to India. Isn’t it a bit rich to oppress, torture and imprison a people for 200 years, then take credit for benefits that were entirely accidental?
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