 Title page of the first edition | |
| Author | James Mill |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | history, political philosophy |
| Publisher | Baldwin, Cradock and Joy |
Publication date | 1817 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| OCLC | 898934488 |
| Website | vol. I, vol. II, vol. III |
The History of British India is a three-volume work by the Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher James Mill, charting the history of Company rule in India. The work, first published in 1817, was an instant success and secured a "modicum of prosperity" for Mill. Mill categorized Indian history into the Hindu, Muslim and British periods on the basis of dominant political powers and their religious affiliations.[1] Mill noted that he had never been to India and was unable to speak any Indian languages, though he claimed that this improved the work's moral objective. In the work, Mill frequently denounced Hindu culture and traditions, and it has been seen by historians as an example of anti-Indian sentiments in Britain during the period.[2]
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