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London, printed for Baldwin, Chadock, and Joy, 1817. 3 volumes. 4to. Later half morocco, with red morocco title-labels to spines. With large folding map of the Eastern part of Persia, with Afghanistan, Bactriana, Trans-Oxiana &c. (foxed) and folding map, coloured in outline, of Hindoostan by A. Arrowsmith (small tear rep.). XXXII648; 720; VII,782 pp. First edition. - The Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher James Mill (1773-1836), charted the history of the East India Company rule in India. His work was an instant success. He was the first writer to divide Indian history into three parts: Hindu, Muslim and British, a classification which has proved surpassingly influential in the field of Indian historical studies. Mill frequently denounced Hindu culture and traditions, and it has been seen by historians as an example of anti-Indian sentiments in Britain during the period. His book is a monumental work in which James Mill set out to display the history, character, religion, literature, arts, and laws of India. - A fine set.