CONDITION USED , THE RISE AND EXPANSION OF THE BRITISH DOMINION IN INDIA , HARDCOVER , 1929

A historical survey that traces the gradual establishment and expansion of British power in India, from its early beginnings to the transfer of authority from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858. The narrative focuses on the political, military, and diplomatic events in both Europe and Asia that shaped the growth of imperial control, giving particular attention to the lesser-known early phases of expansion. It also explains the system of protectorates through which princely states and frontier regions were brought under imperial influence. A concluding section reviews later developments under direct Crown rule, including foreign policy, administrative reforms, and constitutional changes, offering a concise overview of the evolution of British governance in India.