The India Question in 1853 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry Thoby Prinsep

 
9781333190026: The India Question in 1853 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring the governance of India in 1853 and how civil service, reform, and press freedom intersect A careful analysis of how administrators, exams, and policy shape governance, accountability, and imperial administration in a vast empire.

This edition examines key debates on:
- the role and training of civil servants and how their selection shapes policy and reform
- the tension between exclusive service and broader talent in managing a large, diverse empire
- the rise of ministries, minor governments, and the need for coherent oversight from the center
- the impact of education and the press on governance and public opinion in India


  • How examinations and training affect the quality and independence of administrators

  • Arguments for or against expanding or tightening the civil service and its implications for governance

  • Tensions between presidencies and central authority, and the push for a consolidated administrative framework



Ideal for readers interested in colonial administration, constitutional reform, and the historical debates that shaped British policy in India.

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