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About The Book: The English in India from Colonization and Christianity examines the role of English language and education during British colonial rule in India. It highlights how English was used as a tool of control and cultural influence, spreading Western ideas and values while undermining local languages and traditions. The English language became a symbol of power, elite status, and access to new opportunities in administration, education, and trade. This imposition created a linguistic divide, where the English-speaking elite gained privileges, contributing to the complex social and cultural dynamics of colonial India and its post-independence legacy. About The Author: William Howitt (1792–1879) was a prolific English writer, poet, and historian, known for his works on nature, history, and social issues. Born in Heanor, Derbyshire, he was educated as a Quaker and married poet Mary Botham. Howitt's significant works include The Book of the Seasons (1831), Colonization and Christianity (1838), and A Popular History of Priestcraft (1833). He spent time in Australia, documenting his experiences in Land, Labour and Gold (1855). His interests later shifted to spiritualism, culminating in The History of the Supernatural (1863). Howitt’s literary legacy includes over fifty books, alongside his wife's extensive translations. The Title 'The English in India: Reprinted From Colonization And Christianity written/authored/edited by William Howitt', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370972599 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 134 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.