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About The Book: The Christian Conquest of India (1906) by James Mills Thoburn offers a comprehensive account of Christian missionary activities in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing from his extensive experience as a missionary and bishop, Thoburn examines the challenges and successes of spreading Christianity in a diverse and complex society. He discusses the cultural, social, and political obstacles faced by missionaries, as well as the strategies employed to overcome them. The book provides insights into the growth of Christian communities, the establishment of educational institutions, and the broader impact of missionary work on Indian society. Thoburn's narrative serves as both a historical record and a personal reflection on the transformative journey of Christian missions in India. About The Author: James Mills Thoburn (1836–1922) was an influential American Methodist missionary and bishop, known for his work in India and Malaysia. He began his ministry in 1857 and was ordained in 1858. Thoburn went to India in 1859, where he founded Calcutta Boys' School and built the largest church in India at the time. As a missionary, he significantly increased the number of Christian followers in India, reaching about a quarter of a million. Thoburn was elected the first missionary bishop for India and Malaysia in 1888. He authored several books on missionary work, including My Missionary Apprenticeship (1884) and The Christian Conquest of India (1906). The Title 'The Christian Conquest of India written/authored/edited by James M. Thoburn', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140370 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 346 (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.