Twenty-One Years in India - Gyan Books

Twenty-One Years in India - Gyan Books

About The Book: Twenty-One Years in India by John Lisseter Humphreys is a reflective account of his two decades of service in British India as a colonial administrator. Drawing from personal experience, Humphreys offers insights into the workings of the British civil service, legal and political systems, and interactions with local rulers and communities. The book highlights the complexities of governance, cultural encounters, and administrative challenges faced in regions like Terengganu and Kedah. With a blend of observation and critique, Humphreys provides a valuable historical perspective on colonial policy, native administration, and the changing dynamics of British rule in early 20th-century India and Malaya.

Author: J. L. Humphrey

Pages: 320

Edition: 1905

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