Sketches of Rulers of India V2, The Company's Governors: Clive, Hastings, Munro, Malcolm, Elphinstone, Metcalfe, Thomason, and Colvin is a historical book written by George Devereux Oswell. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of eight British governors who ruled over India during the time of the British East India Company. The governors discussed in the book are Robert Clive, Warren Hastings, Sir Thomas Munro, Sir John Malcolm, Mountstuart Elphinstone, Charles Metcalfe, James Thomason, and John Russell Colvin. The book is divided into eight chapters, each dedicated to one of the governors. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, including their early years, their rise to power, and their achievements as governors of India. The book also delves into the political, economic, and social climate of India during their respective reigns. The author uses primary sources such as letters, journals, and official documents to provide an accurate and well-researched account of the governors' lives.Overall, Sketches of Rulers of India V2, The Company's Governors: Clive, Hastings, Munro, Malcolm, Elphinstone, Metcalfe, Thomason, and Colvin is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British India. The book provides a unique perspective on the lives of these governors and their impact on India during the time of the British East India Company.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
