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About The Book: The Drain of Silver to the East: And the Currency of India by William Nassau Lees explores the economic impact of the flow of silver from Britain to India during the 19th century. Lees argues that this transfer of wealth was detrimental to the British economy, as it drained silver resources from Britain to pay for goods from India, especially textiles and spices. The book also examines the currency system in India, highlighting the issues of currency shortages and their effects on the Indian economy under British rule. Lees critiques colonial policies and their economic consequences for both Britain and India. About The Author: William Nassau Lees (1825–1889) was a British Army officer, orientalist, and scholar of Indian languages, best known for his work on Indian economics and culture. His notable works include The Drain of Silver to the East (1864), which critiques the economic impact of silver flowing from Britain to India. Lees also contributed to the study of Persian and Arabic texts, including works on Sufism and Islamic history. A prolific editor and journalist, he supported the publication of several important Indian historical texts and was actively involved in political, military, and economic discussions related to British India. The Title 'The Drain of Silver to The East: And the Currency of India written/authored/edited by William Nassau Lees', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370976108 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 221 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Coins. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.