Henry Beveridge's magnum opus is an unparalleled examination of the social, political, and cultural history of India from the first arrival of the English to the suppression of the Sepoy Revolt. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, this book provides a detailed and illuminating look at the complex and multifaceted history of one of the world's great civilizations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.