Sketch of the Political History of India From the Introduction of - Mr. Pitt s Bill, A.d. 1784, to the Present Dat

Klappentext An examination of a critical period of the consolidation of British rule in India by an experienced eye-witness. Zusammenfassung This 'sketch' by John Malcolm (1769–1833) covers the period from the introduction of the India Bill in 1784 to the time of the book's publication in 1811. Malcolm, who arrived in India in 1783, explains the changes during this period of consolidation of British authority. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Administration of Lord Cornwallis; 3. Administration of Sir John Shore; 4. Administration of Marquis Wellesley; 5. Second administration of Marquis Cornwallis, and administration of Sir George Barlow, till the conclusion of peace with Jeswunt Row Holkar; 6. General reflections on the political, civil, and military government of British India.

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• Authors: John Malcolm, Malcolm John
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108031400
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03140-0
• No. of pages: 566
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, India, Political structure & processes, Asian History, Political control and freedoms, Political Control & Freedoms, Political structure and processes, HISTORY / Asia / South / India