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About The Book: This book two-volume set delves deeply into the history of the East India Company, highlighting its transformation from a trading entity to the ruler of India. The author chronicles the British colonial period, emphasizing the unprecedented rise of the British Empire in Asia. The book covering the governance, military establishments, and cultural aspects of British India. The latter half offers geological, ethnological, and linguistic insights, along with details on flora and fauna. It comprehensively describes the British conquests, regional governance, societal conditions, and various cultural facets of the Indian subcontinent. About The Author: Robert Montgomery Martin (1801–1868) was an Anglo-Irish author and civil servant, serving as Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1845. He founded several societies, including the Statistical Society of London. Martin's works include "The History of the British Colonies," published in five volumes in 1834 and expanded to ten volumes in 1837. He also edited the Colonial Magazine and contributed to colonial administrative reforms. Despite his contributions, his tenure in Hong Kong ended in disagreement with the governor. He later focused on literary pursuits and colonial affairs. The Title 'History of the Possessions of the Honorable East India Company written/authored/edited by Robert Montgomery Martin', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364332088 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 382 (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 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: 2nd