The history of British India (Volume II)

By James Mill and H.H. Wilson

Book Overview

How did a trading company become a ruling power? In The history of British India (Volume II), James Mill follows the tightening grip of colonial British India with relentless clarity. Empires are never simple things. Written as classic historical nonfiction and conceived as a multi volume history, this landmark study tracks East India Company history alongside the arguments that justified it, showing how decisions made in London and in India hardened into British imperial policy. Mill writes with the cool force of a moral auditor, weighing commerce against conquest, and revealing how bureaucracy, revenue, and war entwined. A major work of the nineteenth century and a foundation for later writings on imperialism, Mill's narrative remains essential for understanding colonialism in South Asia and the long shadow it cast over eighteenth century India. It suits the general reader who wants a strongly told account of power and consequence, and it serves south asian history students and anyone doing british empire research who need a rigorous, often unsettling contemporary lens. Read for its structure and sharp judgements, whether you dip in for context or follow through. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. It belongs beside other public records of empire, for casual reading and serious reference alike. Add this public domain classic edition to your shelves as part of a classic empire history collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353702194
• ISBN13: 9789353702199
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"