Second City Of The Empire

"Second City of the Empire" by P. C. Bagchi offers a scholarly examination of Calcutta (now Kolkata) during the British colonial period, exploring its transformation into a major urban center and intellectual hub of the British Empire in India. The book delves into the city’s political, cultural, and administrative evolution, highlighting its role as a crucible of modern Indian thought and nationalism. Bagchi presents Calcutta as not only a colonial capital but also a site of rich intercultural exchange and resistance.