A Familiar History Of British India: From The Earliest Period To The Transfer Of The Government Of India To The British Crown In 1858 (1859)

By Joachim Hayward Stocqueler

Book Overview

A Familiar History of British India is a historical book written by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of British India from its earliest period to the transfer of the government of India to the British Crown in 1858. The author covers a wide range of topics including the early European settlements in India, the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire, the British East India Company's rule, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Stocqueler also discusses the social, economic, and cultural aspects of India during this period. The book is written in a familiar style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of India and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116645455X
• ISBN13: 9781166454555
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"