The British Raj

<p><strong>If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj then keep reading...</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years but only the last 90 were under the direct rule of the British government. To some ninety years might seem a short period to write a history book about. However the time of the British Raj was very influential. It brought change to Indian politics education society infrastructure industry and other aspects of Indian life. But while the British Empire brought modernization to its colonies that modernization came with a price.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>The British Raj did not cover just where India is today. In fact it spanned across the territories of four separate states that exist today: Bangladesh Pakistan India and Burma. It is estimated that around a quarter of a million British were buried in these territories since the East India Company set its first foothold. The oldest European graves can be found in port cities such as Madras or Bombay where the first merchants settled trading offices.</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>In <em>The British Raj: A Captivating Guide to the British in India Starting from the Indian Rebellion of 1857 to the Indian Independence Act of 1947</em> you will discover topics such as</strong></p><ul><li>East India Company the First British Presence on the Indian Subcontinent</li><li>East India Company the First British Presence on the Indian Subcontinent</li><li>The Crown's Rule of India</li><li>The Famines of India</li><li>Nationalism in India</li><li>India during World War I</li><li>Mahatma Gandhi</li><li>World War II the Quit India Movement and Independence</li><li>And much much more!</li></ul><p><strong style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>So if you want to learn more about the British Raj scroll up and click the add to cart button!</strong></p>