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About The Book: How India Is Governed: Being an Account of England's Work in India by Alexander Mackenzie offers a comprehensive overview of British governance in colonial India. The book details the administrative structure, policies, and systems established by the British to rule India. Mackenzie outlines the roles of key officials, such as the Viceroy and Lieutenant-Governor, and explains the functioning of the various departments, including law, education, and public works. The work also explores the challenges and complexities of governing such a vast and diverse territory, providing a detailed insight into the mechanisms of British rule and its impact on Indian society. About The Author: Sir Alexander Mackenzie (1842–1902) was a British colonial official who served as Chief Commissioner of Burma (1890–1895) and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal (1895–1898). Born in Scotland, he joined the Bengal Civil Service in 1862 after studying at Cambridge. Mackenzie held various administrative roles, including Secretary to the Bengal Government and Member of the Governor-General's Council. During his tenure in Bengal, he faced natural disasters and worked on infrastructure projects like Calcutta's dock improvements. However, his aloofness and poor health made him unpopular. He retired in 1898, returned to the UK, and died in 1902. He was twice married and had two children. The Title 'How India Is Governed: Being an Account of England's Work in India written/authored/edited by Alexander Mackenzie', published in the year 1882. The ISBN 9789370975217 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 153 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: