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MRS GRACE JOHNSON, Silver Medallist, Cookery Exhibition. 

 Anglo-Indian and Oriental Cookery. Crown 8vo, 33. 6d. 



H. G. KEENE, C.I.E., B.C.S., M.R.A.S., &>c. 



History of India. From the Earliest Times to the Present Day. For 

 the use of Students and Colleges. 2 vols. Crown 8vo, with Maps, 

 1 6s. 



" The main merit of Mr Keene's performance lies in the fact that he has assimilated 

 all the authorities, and has been careful to bring his book down to date. He has been 

 careful in research, and has availed himself of the most recent materials. He is well 

 known as the author of other works on Indian history, and his capacity for his self- 

 imposed task will not be questioned. We must content ourselves with this brief testi- 

 mony to the labour and skill bestowed by him upon a subject of vast interest and 

 importance. Excellent proportion is preserved in dealing wiih the various episodes, 

 and the style is clear and graphic. The volumes are supplied with many useful maps, 

 and the appendix include notes on Indian law and on recent books about India." 

 Globe. 



"Mr Keene has the admirable element of fairness in dealing with the succession of 

 great questions that pass over his pages, and he wisely devotes a full half of his work 

 to the present century. The appearance of such a book, and of every such book, upon 

 India is to be hailed at present A fair-minded presentment of Indian history like that 

 contained in Mr Keene's two volumes is at this moment peculiarly welcome." Times. 



" In this admirably clear and comprehensive account of the rise and consolidation 

 of our great Indian Empire, Mr Keene has endeavoured to give, without prolixity, ' a 

 statement of the relevant facts at present available, both in regard to the origin of the 

 more important Indian races and in regard to their progress before they came under 

 the unifying processes of modern administration.' To this undertaking is, of course, 

 added the completion of the story of the ' unprecedented series of events ' which have 

 led to the amalgamation of the various Indian tribes or nationalities under one rule. 

 In theory, at least, there is finality in history. Mr Keene traces the ancient Indian 

 races from their earliest known ancestors and the effect of the Aryan settlement. He 

 marks the rise of Buddhism and the great Muslim Conquest, the end of the Pathans, 

 and the advent of the Empire of the Mughals. In rapid succession he reviews the 

 Hindu revival, the initial establishment of English influence, and the destruction of 

 French power. The author records the policy of Cornwallis, the wars of Wellesley, 

 and the Administration of Minto the most important features in Indian history before 

 the establishment of British supremacy. It is a brilliant record of British prowess and 

 ability of governing inferior races that Mr Keene has to place before his readers. We 

 have won and held India by the sword, and the policy of the men we send out year by 

 year to assist in its administration is largely based on that principle. The history of 

 the land, of our occupation, and our sojourning, so ably set forth in these pages, is 

 inseparable from that one essential fact." Morning Post. 



An Oriental Biographical Dictionary. Founded on materials collected 

 by the late Thomas William Beale. New Edition, revised and en- 

 larged. Royal 8vo, 285. 



"A complete biographical dictionary for a country like India, which in its long 

 history has produced a profusion of great men, would be a vast undertaking. The 

 suggestion here made only indicates the line on which the dictionary, at some future 

 time, could be almost indefinitely extended, and rendered still more valuable as a work 

 of reference. Great care has evidently been taken to secure the accuracy of all that 

 has been included in the work, and that is of far more importance than mere bulk. 

 The dictionary can be commended as trustworthy, and reflects much credit on Mr 

 Keene. Several interesting lists of rulers are given under the various founders of 

 dynasties. " Jndia. 



The Fall of the Moghul Empire. From the Death of Aurungzeb to 

 the Overthrow of the Mahratta Power. A New Edition, with Correc- 

 tions and Additions. With Map. Crown 8vo, 75. 6d. 

 This work fills up a blank between the ending of Elphinstones and the commence- 



Aient of Thornton's Histories. 



Fifty-Seven. Some Account of the Administration of Indian District 

 during the Revolt of the Bengal Army. Demy 8vo, 6s. 



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