The Indian Civil Service as a Profession. A Lecture Delivered at Trinity College, Dublin, on June 10th, 1903 - Softcover

Smith, Vincent Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1024043452 ISBN 13: 9781024043457

Publisher: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

"The Indian Civil Service as a Profession" offers a glimpse into the opportunities and expectations surrounding service in the British Raj. This lecture, delivered by Vincent Arthur Smith at Trinity College, Dublin, in 1903, provides historical context to the recruitment and training of administrators who would govern British India.

Smith's address offers insights into the nature of the work, the qualities sought in potential candidates, and the broader implications of the Indian Civil Service for both the British Empire and the Indian populace. It remains a valuable primary source for understanding the social, political, and administrative dynamics of the British colonial era.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1024043452
• ISBN 13: 9781024043457
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34