About The Book: Edward Thornton’s The History of the British Empire in India in six volumes offers a detailed analysis of British colonialism in India from the early 1600s to the mid-19th century. Volume I discusse’s the origins of British involvement through the East India Company and early trade relations. Volume II covers the Company’s expansion in Bengal, culminating in the pivotal Battle of Plassey in 1757. Volume III examines the consolidation of British power under figures like Clive and Hastings. Volume IV explores conflicts with regional powers, including Mysore and the Marathas, and the strategic military efforts behind British victories. Volume V delves into the social, political, and economic impacts of British rule, outlining the administrative structure. Volume VI addresses the 1857 Indian Rebellion, its causes, events, and aftermath. Thornton’s work provides a critical view of British imperialism, highlighting both the establishment of British dominance and the ongoing resistance in India. About The Author: Edward Parry Thornton (1811–1893) was a British administrator in India, often confused with other writers of the same name. His relative, Edward Thornton (1799–1875), an East India House official, authored several notable works, including India: its State and Prospects (1835), Chapters of the Modern History of British India (1840), and the six-volume History of the British Empire in India (1841-1845). Edward Thornton also wrote Gazetteers of the Countries Adjacent to India (1844) and Gazetteer of the Territories under the Government of the East India Company (1854), which was revised in 1886. His works offer deep insights into British India’s history, governance, and geography. The Title 'The History of the British Empire in India written/authored/edited by Edward Thornton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370141049 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 3715 (Pages). The publisher of this title is