Lord Lawrence

This is an insightful work on the life of Lord Lawrence. He was an English-born Ulsterman who became a prominent British Imperial statesman and served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869. his institution in the Punjab of extensive economic, social, and political reforms earned him the name «Saviour of the Punjab.» His secretary, Sir Richard Temple, published this well-written biography in 1889, describing Lawrence's role during the First Sikh War, the Mutiny in Punjab, and his policy of cautious reform. It's a must-read for history enthusiasts.

Contents include:

Introduction

Early Life, 1811-1829

The Delhi Territory, 1829-1846

The Trans-Sutlej States, 1846-1849

Punjab Board of Administration, 1849-1853

Chief Commissioner of the Punjab, 1853-1857{vi}

War of the Mutinies, 1857-1859

Sojourn in England, 1859-1863

The Government of India, 1864-1869

Conclusion, 1869-1879