General Sir Richard Meade And The Feudatory States Of Central And Southern India

The book ""General Sir Richard Meade And The Feudatory States Of Central And Southern India"" by Thomas Henry Thornton is a detailed account of the life and career of General Sir Richard Meade, a British military officer who served in India during the 19th century. The book focuses on Meade's role in the administration of the feudatory states of central and southern India, which were semi-autonomous territories that were under British protection but allowed to maintain their own rulers and customs. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social context of the time, including the complex relationships between the British colonial government, the Maharajas and other rulers of the feudatory states, and the local populations. Thornton also delves into the military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations that Meade was involved in, as well as his efforts to promote education, public health, and other reforms in the region.Throughout the book, Thornton draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including Meade's own writings and correspondence, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this fascinating period in Indian history. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of British colonialism, the Indian subcontinent, or military and diplomatic history.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.