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About The Book: J.W.B. Money’s Java: Or, How to Manage a Colony (1859) in two volumes offers a detailed analysis of colonial governance, using Java as a model for British India. Volume I discusse’s Java's agricultural and economic systems, proposing solutions for issues faced by British India, such as inefficiencies in trade, resource management, and governance under the East India Company. Volume II expands on these ideas, focusing on colonial administration, taxation, infrastructure, and social reforms, advocating for a more systematic, humane approach to managing colonies. Money emphasizes the importance of education, development, and strategic governance in improving colonial rule and relations with natives. About The Author: James William Bayley Money (1818–1890) was a British writer, civil servant, and colonial administrator. Known for his expertise in colonial governance, he is best remembered for his two-volume work Java: Or, How to Manage a Colony (1859), where he analyzed the Dutch colonial administration in Java and proposed reforms for British rule in India. Money’s writing focused on improving colonial management, advocating for efficient resource utilization, and humane governance. His work highlighted the importance of economic policies, infrastructure, and education in managing colonies. He was also involved in the British colonial administration, with a focus on practical governance solutions. The Title 'Java: Or, How to Manage a Colony Showing a Practical Solution of The Questions Now Affecting British India written/authored/edited by J. W. B. Money', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370148512 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 710 (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 Vol: 2 Vols. Set