<p>Written by a dynamic expert in the area, this introductory book has been written for anyone finding out about Indian history for the first time.</p> <br /> <ul> <li>Indian and imperial history are increasingly popular subjects</li> <li>Unlike most other books on the subject, this book looks at colonial rule in the context of Indian history instead of just from the perspective of European imperialism</li> <li>Features such as maps, a chronology of main events, a glossary and a guide to the major Indian and British figures during the period make the subject easy to understand</li> </ul>