This book is a classic account of the British Empire's expansion into the East. It tells the story of how the British gained control over the Indian subcontinent and established their power in the region, leading to the development of modern-day India and Pakistan. Written by one of the leading proponents of British imperialism, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.