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Security and Progress - Lord Salisbury at the India Office (Hardcover)
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Security and Progress - Lord Salisbury at the India Office (Hardcover)
Series: Contributions to the Study of World History
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In the wake of the Indian Mutiny, the 1860s and 1870s marked an
important period of change and imperial consolidation for the
British. Here the author examines the imperial policies of Robert
Cecil, the third marquis of Salisbury, who served as secretary of
state for India for two administrations during this key era, which
marked a significant turning point for relations with the local
princes. Clearly defining the office of secretary of state,
Salisbury was responsible for policies designed to ensure the
smooth running of an empire whose administration was made more
difficult by the British Parliament, which possessed the right to
oversee Indian affairs. Hoping to prevent a frontier war, Salisbury
stressed the importance of promoting progressive change in such a
way as to avoid arousing Indian opposition. This conservative
approach to Indian government was able to countenance radical
ideas, but it did give rise to the hostility of Western-educated
Indians who sought more say in the governing of India. At this
time, their opposition lacked weight, but Salisbury warned of
future dangers should the British fail to promote the welfare of
the Indian peasant and to solve India's financial difficulties.
Salisbury would carry with him ideas developed at this time to his
future posts as foreign secretary and prime minister. Brumpton's
study complements existing research into imperial ideology and the
official mind of India under the British.
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