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About The Book: An Abridgment of the History of India from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by John Clark Marshman offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of India’s history. The book covers India’s ancient civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, the impact of foreign invasions, and the influence of British colonialism. Marshman provides insights into India’s cultural, political, and social developments, highlighting key historical events and figures. The work serves as a condensed version of his more detailed histories, aimed at offering readers a clear understanding of India’s vast and complex past up until the time of British rulel. About The Author: John Clark Marshman (1794–1877) was an English journalist and historian known for his influential contributions to Indian journalism and history. He served as editor and publisher of Friend of India in Calcutta and co-founded Digdarshan, the first Bengali monthly magazine, and Samachar Darpan, one of the first Bengali newspapers. Marshman authored several key works, including The Life and Times of Carey, Marshman and Ward, Memoirs of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, and The History of India from the Earliest Period to the Close of Lord Dalhousie's Administration. He also wrote a Guide to the Civil Law of the Presidency of Fort William. The Title 'Abridgment of the History of India From the Earliest Period to the Present Time written/authored/edited by John Clark Marshman', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370976368 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 606 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.