Publisher's Synopsis
The British engagement with India was an intensely visual one. Images of the subcontinent, produced by arists and travellers in the 18th and 19th century heyday of the East India Company reflect the increasingly important role it played in Indian life. They mirror significant shifts in British policy and attitudes towards India. This book draws on the unrivalled riches of the British Library to tell that history, weaving together the story of individual images, their creators and the people and events they depict.
