The Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie: 1

by William Lee-Warner

Book Overview

This is a biography of James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, a British statesman and colonial administrator who served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. The book covers his early life, political career, and achievements in India, such as the annexation of Punjab and the expansion of British rule in Burma and Afghanistan. It also discusses his controversial policies, such as the Doctrine of Lapse and the introduction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019961163
• ISBN13: 9781019961162
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"