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About The Book: The Finances and Public Works of India: From 1869 to 1881 by John Strachey and Richard Strachey provides an in-depth analysis of British India's economic policies and infrastructure development during this period. The book examines financial administration, public works projects, irrigation, railways, and taxation reforms. It highlights the challenges of governance, the impact of financial decentralization, and strategies to stabilize India’s economy. A vital resource on colonial administration, it showcases the Strachey brothers’ role in shaping British India's fiscal and infrastructural policies. About The Author: Sir John Strachey (1823–1907) was a British civil servant in India, serving as Lieutenant-Governor and briefly as acting Governor-General. He authored works on Indian finance and history and planned the Strachey Bridge in Agra, influencing colonial governance and infrastructure. About The Author: Sir Richard Strachey (1817–1908) was a British soldier, engineer, and administrator who reformed irrigation, finance, and public works in India. He influenced railway policies, famine relief, and currency reforms, later chairing the East Indian Railway Company and advising on monetary issues. The Title 'The Finances And Public Works Of India: From 1869 to 1881 written/authored/edited by John Strachey, Richard Strachey', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370971158 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 520 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Finance, India. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.