Sir John Malcolm and the Creation of British India - (Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History) by J Harrington (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Through his writings, the leading East India Company servant, Sir John Malcolm helped to shape the historical thought of British empire-building in India. This book uses his works to examine the intellectual history of British expansion in South Asia, and shed light on the history of orientalism and indirect rule and the formation of British power.

About the Author

JACK HARRINGTON has a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He is a senior education officer in the charitable sector and continues to write and research on the history of British India.