British Government in India: The story of the Viceroys and Government Houses

Marquis Curzon of Kedleston, British Government in India: The story of the Viceroys and Government Houses, London: Cassell, 1925

(In two Volumes)
Volume I: pp. 259 with plates
Volume II: pp. 268 with plates

Original blue cloth board with gilt text (each)
11 x 9 in (27.5 x 22.5 cm) (each)

The book contains a brief history of the viceroys along with their dwellings, i.e., the government houses. This first volume is based widely on Calcutta. The author himself was a viceroy between 1899 - 1905. He resolved on writing the history of the finest government houses. The chapters detail the history and architecture of the Government houses, Council houses, Indian houses of Warren Hastings, The Victoria Memorial Hall, and other monuments. The last chapter describes the ceremonies and entertainment practices in these houses. (Source: Indianculture, online)
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