In this sweeping historical study, Viscount Bryce Bryce explores the fascinating parallels between the Roman Empire and the British Empire in India. From legal systems to political structures to cultural practices, this book offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the ways in which empires shape the world we live in. Perfect for scholars and armchair historians alike. 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.