Earl Canning And The Transfer Of India From The Company To The Crown (1899)

Earl Canning and the Transfer of India from the Company to the Crown is a historical book written by Henry Stewart Cunningham and published in 1899. The book focuses on the transfer of India from the rule of the East India Company to the British Crown during the time of Earl Canning's governorship. The author presents a detailed account of the events leading up to the transfer of power and the challenges faced by Canning during his tenure. The book provides an insight into the political and social climate of India during this period, including the Indian Rebellion of 1857.Cunningham's book also sheds light on the role played by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India before Canning, in laying the foundation for the transfer of power. The author uses primary sources such as letters, official documents, and speeches to provide a comprehensive account of the transfer of power.Overall, Earl Canning and the Transfer of India from the Company to the Crown is an important historical work that provides a detailed account of a significant event in India's history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history, British colonialism, and the politics of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.