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About The Book: Lord Curzon in India: Being a Selection from His Speeches as Viceroy and Governor-General of India, 1898-1905 by Thomas Raleigh, in two volumes, compiles Curzon’s significant speeches, reflecting his governance, policies, and reforms in British India. The book covers his contributions to administration, education, infrastructure, military, and monument preservation. It also addresses major events like railway expansion, university reforms, and the controversial Partition of Bengal. Raleigh’s work provides a detailed perspective on Curzon’s legacy and its lasting impact on colonial India. About The Author: Sir Thomas Raleigh (1850–1920) was a British lawyer, academic, and colonial administrator. A fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, he served as Reader in English Law (1884–1896) and later as Registrar of the Privy Council. He was Legal Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1899–1904), shaping British India's legal policies. He chaired the Indian Universities Commission (1902) and was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. Appointed King's Counsel in 1908, he later served on the Council of India (1909–1913). The Title 'Lord Curzon In India: Being A Selection From His Speeches As Viceroy And Governor General Of India, 1898-1905 written/authored/edited by Thomas Raleigh', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370972698 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 358 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India, History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 2nd