A Life of the Earl of Mayo Fourth Viceroy of India

A Life of the Earl of Mayo: Fourth Viceroy of India is a two-volume biography by Sir William Howard Russell, detailing the life and career of Richard Southwell Bourke, the 6th Earl of Mayo, who served as the fourth Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872. The work explores his political achievements, administrative reforms, and leadership during a critical period in British colonial history. It also covers his tragic assassination in 1872. The biography provides insights into Mayo’s vision for India, his efforts in social and economic reforms, and the challenges he faced in managing British-Indian relations during his tenure.