Explore the evolution of the English view of India through centuries of literature. This incisive analysis traces the development of imperial discourse from Milton to Macaulay, revealing how Western narratives shaped perceptions of the subcontinent. Delve into a postcolonial examination of gender, commerce, and empire, uncovering the contradictions and self-deceptions within Britain’s colonial project. An essential read for scholars of Indian history, literature students, and enthusiasts of postcolonial studies, this book offers vital insights into the construction of colonial India.