India

In India, Thomas Hungerford Holdich offers a detailed geopolitical and geographical analysis of British India during the colonial period. As a seasoned surveyor and geographer, Holdich explores India’s frontiers, physical features, and the strategic importance of its borders. He emphasizes the challenges of governance, boundary demarcation, and the significance of India in British imperial policy. Rich in firsthand experience and maps, the book reflects colonial concerns over defense, administration, and India's role as a linchpin in the British Empire’s eastern dominion.