History of the Indian Administration of Lord Ellenborough, in his Correspondence with the Duke of Wellington - Hardcover

About The Book: History of the Indian Administration of Lord Ellenborough: In his Correspondence with the Duke of Wellington by Edward Law offers a detailed analysis of Lord Ellenborough's mid-19th century tenure as Governor-General of India. Drawing from Ellenborough's personal correspondence, the book covers governance, military strategy, foreign policy, and economic development, including key events like the Anglo-Afghan War, the First Anglo-Sikh War, and the annexation of Sindh. It highlights Ellenborough's modernization efforts, such as establishing India's first railway, providing valuable insights into British India's history. About The Author: Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough (1790–1871), was a British Tory politician who served as Governor-General of India (1842-1844) and held key positions such as President of the Board of Control. Educated at Eton and Cambridge, he became Chief Clerk of the King's Bench in 1812. Ellenborough was an influential administrator with a keen interest in Indian policy and foreign affairs. Reginald Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester (1842–1919), authored "The Colchester Correspondence, 1838-1844," offering insights into his political career. As a Conservative politician and Paymaster-General, he played significant roles in British governance, notably during his tenure as First Commissioner of Works. The Title 'History of the Indian Administration of Lord Ellenborough, in his Correspondence with the Duke of Wellington written/authored/edited by Lord Ellenborough, Editor: Lord Colchester', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362800978 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 480 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House.