India

First published in 1949, India does not attempt to provide a full history of the country, rather it brings to life the Indian story at the time by relating the position at the time of the new Indian Dominions to their historical background, and on the other hand, to concentrate attention on the political and economic growth of India.

Sir Cyril Henry Philips (1912-2005) was a college administrator, government official, historian, and author. A former vice chancellor of London University, Philips was instrumental in helping to expand the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and later helped establish government standards for commission work as head of the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure. He was knighted in 1974.