This is a two-volume history of British India, written by the eminent scholars Horace Hayman Wilson and James Mill. It covers the period from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, and provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped this fascinating period in Indian history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and its effects on India. 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.