Indian Princes and Their States, Hardcover by Ramusack, Barbara N., ISBN 0521267277, ISBN-13 9780521267274, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

Barbara Ramusack describes the pre-colonial origins of the Indian princes, frequently portrayed as synonymous with oriental luxury, and how they adapted their public activities and personal lifestyles to survive as political leaders and cultural icons. Their collaboration enabled the British to govern India with relatively limited manpower from the late 1790s to 1947. Th is intended for students of colonial history and visitors to the princely states.