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About The Book: Our Colonies and India: How We Got Them, Why We Keep Them by Cyril Ransome explores the history and justification behind Britain's colonial empire, particularly focusing on its colonies and India. Ransome examines how these territories were acquired, the motivations driving imperial expansion, and the benefits Britain derived from maintaining control over them. He discusses the economic, strategic, and cultural factors that influenced British colonial policy. The book also addresses the complex relationship between the British and their colonies, offering insights into the reasons for imperial persistence and the challenges of governance in far-flung territories during the late 19th century. About The Author: Cyril Ransome (1851-1897) was a British historian and academic renowned for his contributions to English history and politics. His key works include An Advanced History of England, A Handbook in Outline of the Political History of England, and The Rise of Constitutional Government in England. Ransome collaborated with Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland on several influential texts, offering in-depth studies of English political history and constitutional development. Additionally, he explored Shakespeare’s plots in his writings. His works played a significant role in shaping the study of English history and politics in academic circles during the late 19th century. The Title 'Our Colonies and India: How we Got Them, Why we Keep Them written/authored/edited by Cyril Ransome', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370972940 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 120 (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.