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C B Burrows, Representative Men of Central India, London: C B Burrows, c/o Wiliam Watson & Co, 1900

229 pages, including 182 photographic illustrations; publisher's maroon Morocco; title in gilt on front cover, original marble end papers
11 x 15 in (28 x 38 cm)

C B Burrows' Representative Men of Central India is a remarkable photographic and biographical compendium capturing the influential figures of colonial India during the British Raj. Published in 1900, this volume offers an extensive portrayal of both Indian and British officials from various princely states, including Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Malwa, Bundelkhand, and Baghelkhand. Through detailed biographies and stunning photographic portraits, it celebrates the rulers and administrators who were considered pivotal in shaping and maintaining order in the region.

The book provides a unique glimpse into the lives of these "wise rulers and loyal officials," often portraying them in regal attire, sometimes alongside their families. Each entry is complemented by exquisite visual documentation, making it a critical historical resource for those interested in India's colonial history, governance, and socio-political structures of the time.

A true artifact of its era, the publication reflects the attitudes and ideologies of colonial governance, highlighting their perspective on leadership and administration. This antique treasure also serves as a collector's piece.

The author, whose profile is included, was an agent to the Governor-General in Central India.

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