British Rule In India: A Historical Sketch (1857)

By Harriet Martineau and Reinhard S. Speck

Book Overview

British Rule In India: A Historical Sketch is a book written by Harriet Martineau in 1857. The book provides a detailed account of the British rule in India, covering the period from the arrival of the British East India Company in the early 1600s to the events leading up to the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Martineau presents a critical analysis of the British colonial administration in India, highlighting the impact of British policies on the Indian people and their culture. She examines the economic, social, and political changes that occurred during the British rule, including the introduction of new technologies and the establishment of a modern legal system.The book also delves into the cultural clashes between the British and Indian societies, particularly in the areas of religion and education. Martineau discusses the British attempts to impose their values and beliefs on the Indian people, as well as the resistance and backlash that ensued.Overall, British Rule In India: A Historical Sketch provides a comprehensive overview of the British colonial period in India, shedding light on the complex and often controversial relationship between the British and Indian societies.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: 1164592165
• ISBN13: 9781164592167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"