Rulers Of India: Lord Amherst And The British Advance Eastwards To Burma (1894)

By Richardson Evans and Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie

Book Overview

Rulers of India: Lord Amherst and the British Advance Eastwards to Burma is a historical book written by Anne Thackeray Richie in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of the British Empire's expansion in India under the leadership of Lord Amherst during the early 19th century. The author describes the political, social, and economic conditions of India during that time, and how the British gradually extended their control over the Indian subcontinent. The book also delves into the British campaign to conquer Burma, which was seen as a strategic move to secure British interests in Southeast Asia. Richie provides a vivid description of the military campaigns and the battles fought between the British and Burmese forces. The author also explores the cultural differences between the two nations and how they affected the outcome of the conflict.Throughout the book, Richie presents a nuanced and balanced view of the events, highlighting the complexities of colonialism and the impact it had on the people of India and Burma. The book is well-researched and provides a valuable insight into the history of British colonialism in Asia. It is a recommended read 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: 1164061763
• ISBN13: 9781164061762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"