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Some publishers produce reprints of older books relating to India, or books on specialist topics such as military.<br>
Some publishers produce reprints of older books relating to India, or books on specialist topics such as military.<br>
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==Naval and Military Press==
==Naval and Military Press==
[http://www.naval-military-press.com Naval and Military Press] sell books that cover a wide range of military history with titles on uniforms, battles, official and regimental histories, medal rolls and casualties lists etc.
[http://www.naval-military-press.com Naval and Military Press] sell books that cover a wide range of military history with titles on uniforms, battles, official and regimental histories, medal rolls and casualties lists etc.
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== Leonaur==
== Leonaur==
[http://www.leonaur.co.uk/information/ourbooks.php Leonaur Publishing] publish hard to find and rare books. Its books on Military History include titles relating to India.
[http://www.leonaur.co.uk/information/ourbooks.php Leonaur Publishing] publish hard to find and rare books. Its books on Military History include titles relating to India.  


An example is [http://www.leonaur.co.uk/books/booknumber.php?bookid=209 ''Galloping guns : the experiences of an officer of the Bengal Horse Artillery during the Second Maratha War 1804-05''] by James Young
==British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA)==
   
A complete list of publications  may be found on the BACSA website, accessible [[British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia|here]]. Also refer [[Country Sea Service]], [[Ships and sailing reading list]], [[Society reading list#Anglo-Indians|Society reading list - Anglo Indian]], [[Transport and communications reading list]].
Also see [[Military reading list#Other wars and battles|Military Reading List - Other wars]].


==Pagoda Tree Press==
==Pagoda Tree Press==
[http://www.pagodatreepress.com Pagoda Tree Press] publish books on the History of India, Tibet and the Himalayas. They also republish rare and historical works such as early Guide books, Maps & Pamphlets, historical & reference works and out of print travel writing.
[http://www.pagodatreepress.com/www.pagodatreepress.com/PAGODA_TREE_PRESS_HOME_PAGE.html Pagoda Tree Press] states it "is an Independent Publishing House, producing a highly specialised range of books on the History of India, Tibet and the Himalayas; with a particular emphasis on the History of Photography in that region. Founded by Hugh Rayner in 2000... we also republish a variety of rare and unusual historical works on the Himalayas: early Travel Guides, Route Planners, Maps & Pamphlets, important historical & reference works, long out-of-print travel writing from the Himalayan region, as well as newly written histories of Indian Hill Stations".
 
An example is [http://web.me.com/hughashleyrayner/pagodatreepress.com/Residents_of_Simla_1898.html ''Residents of Simla 1898''] being an Alphabetical List of the Principal British Residents and their addresses.


Other titles include three by photographers:
An associated business is  [http://www.indiabooks.co.uk/Indiabooks.co.uk/Hugh_Ashley_Rayner_Vintage_Photography.html Hugh Ashley Rayner Vintage Photography from India]
[http://web.me.com/hughashleyrayner/pagodatreepress.com/Photographic_Journeys_-_Bourne.html Photographic Journeys in the Himalayas 1863-1866] by Samuel Bourne<br>
[http://web.me.com/hughashleyrayner/pagodatreepress.com/Camera_Shikar_in_Kashmir_-_Holmes.html Camera Shikar in Kashmir] by Randolph  B. Holmes, first published 1921<br>
[http://web.me.com/hughashleyrayner/pagodatreepress.com/My_40_Years_in_India.html My Forty Years In India] by Fred Bremner 1882-1922, the last twelve years in Simla.


Antiquarian books on India are also sold through the associated website [http://www.indiabooks.co.uk Hugh Rayner, Antiquarian Bookseller]
Also see [[Photographer#Books|Photographer - Books]]


==Kabristan Archives==
==Kabristan Archives==
[http://www.kabristan.org.uk/ Kabristan Archives] was founded by Eileen Hewson .The website states her passion for old graveyards has been the inspiration for her travels in the Indian subcontinent. From the former British hill stations across the Himalayas, to the tea plantations of Assam and Ceylon  she has searched for the Irish and the British who died there. The [http://www.kabristan.org.uk/kabristan-archives-publications/kabristan-publications.html publications] include books on India and Ceylon. Some [http://www.kabristan.org.uk/indian-interest.html secondhand books], and other new books, are also available
[http://www.kabristan.org.uk/ Kabristan Archives] was founded by Eileen Hewson .The website states her passion for old graveyards has been the inspiration for her travels in the Indian subcontinent. From the former British hill stations across the Himalayas, to the tea plantations of Assam and Ceylon  she has searched for the Irish and the British who died there. The [http://www.kabristan.org.uk/kabristan-archives-publications/kabristan-publications.html publications] include books on India and Ceylon. Some [http://www.kabristan.org.uk/indian-interest.html secondhand books], and other new books, are also available
==Savannah Publications==
[http://www.savannahpublications.com Savannah Publications], London publish Military books such as Medal Rolls and Lists of various kinds, including reprints. Books include
*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=99  ''Ubique: War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army''] by T.C. Anderson, originally published 1863.
*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=123 ''War Services of British and Indian Officers of the Indian Army 1941'']  Facsimile reprint of: Indian Army List 1941 Supplement.
*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=155  ''Officer Casualties of the Indian Armies 1803-1946''] by Anthony J. Farrington The author was Director of the India Office Records collection at the British Library
*Three companion volumes by K.J. Asplin [http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=121  ''China Medal Roll 1856-60: British Army''], [http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=120 ''China Medal Roll 1856-60: Royal Navy''], [http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=119  ''Despatches of the China War 1856-60''] 
*[http://www.savannahpublications.com/info.php?itemid=153 ''Taming the Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908–1935''] by Richard G.M.L. Stiles. Includes Medal Rolls and Rolls of Honour
==D.P. & G. Military Publishers==
[http://www.military-naval-history.co.uk/index.htm D.P. & G. Military Publishers] republish  a  range of historical books relating to the British and Indian Army including ''India’s Army'' by Major D. Jackson originally published 1940 and  ''Her Majesty’s Indian & Colonial Forces'' by Walter Richards, illustrated by H.Bunnett originally published 1896.Some secondhand books are also available


==Archive CD Books Ireland==  
==Archive CD Books Ireland==  
[http://www.archivecdbooks.ie  Archive CD Books Ireland] exists to make reproductions of old books, documents and maps available on CD to genealogists and historians.<br>
[http://www.archivecdbooks.ie  Archive CD Books Ireland] exists to make reproductions of old books, documents and maps available on CD to genealogists and historians. The Archive CD Books Project was started in England in 2000, and has now spread to several countries worldwide. Since late 2008 Archive CD Books Ireland has incorporated the British branch of the organisation. It is intended that a new British site will be established.
The Archive CD Books Project was started in England in 2000, and has now spread to several countries worldwide. Since late 2008 Archive CD Books Ireland has incorporated the British branch of the organisation. It is intended that a new British site will be established.
   
   
The CDs relating to [http://www.archivecdbooks.ie/acatalog/india.html India] include Thacker’s Indian Directory 1895
Archive CD Books are also available in  
Archive CD Books are also available in  
[http://www.archivecdbooks.com.au/India-s/425.htm Australia]  
[http://www.archivecdbooks.com.au/India-s/425.htm Australia],
[http://www.archivecdbooks.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.viewCategory&intCatalogID=9&intCategoryID=75 Canada]  
[http://www.archivecdbooks.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.viewCategory&intCatalogID=9&intCategoryID=75 Canada] and the
[http://www.archivecdbooksusa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=IN USA]
[http://www.archivecdbooksusa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=IN USA].


==Your Old Books and Maps==
==Your Old Books and Maps==
[http://youroldbooksandmaps.co.uk Your Old Books and Maps] has a small selection of CDs relating to [http://youroldbooksandmaps.co.uk/british-india.html India]
[http://youroldbooksandmaps.co.uk Your Old Books and Maps] has a small selection of CDs relating to [http://youroldbooksandmaps.co.uk/british-india.html India]


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Some publishers produce reprints of older books relating to India, or books on specialist topics such as military.

Naval and Military Press

Naval and Military Press sell books that cover a wide range of military history with titles on uniforms, battles, official and regimental histories, medal rolls and casualties lists etc.

An example of one of its books is The East India Company's Arsenals & Manufactories by Brig-Gen Henry A. Young, Director of Ordnance Factories in India 1917-1920, first published in 1937 and re-published in 2005, which gives historical background of munitions factories etc.

Also see Military reading list.

Leonaur

Leonaur Publishing publish hard to find and rare books. Its books on Military History include titles relating to India.

British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA)

A complete list of publications may be found on the BACSA website, accessible here. Also refer Country Sea Service, Ships and sailing reading list, Society reading list - Anglo Indian, Transport and communications reading list.

Pagoda Tree Press

Pagoda Tree Press states it "is an Independent Publishing House, producing a highly specialised range of books on the History of India, Tibet and the Himalayas; with a particular emphasis on the History of Photography in that region. Founded by Hugh Rayner in 2000... we also republish a variety of rare and unusual historical works on the Himalayas: early Travel Guides, Route Planners, Maps & Pamphlets, important historical & reference works, long out-of-print travel writing from the Himalayan region, as well as newly written histories of Indian Hill Stations".

An associated business is Hugh Ashley Rayner Vintage Photography from India

Also see Photographer - Books

Kabristan Archives

Kabristan Archives was founded by Eileen Hewson .The website states her passion for old graveyards has been the inspiration for her travels in the Indian subcontinent. From the former British hill stations across the Himalayas, to the tea plantations of Assam and Ceylon she has searched for the Irish and the British who died there. The publications include books on India and Ceylon. Some secondhand books, and other new books, are also available

Savannah Publications

Savannah Publications, London publish Military books such as Medal Rolls and Lists of various kinds, including reprints. Books include

D.P. & G. Military Publishers

D.P. & G. Military Publishers republish a range of historical books relating to the British and Indian Army including India’s Army by Major D. Jackson originally published 1940 and Her Majesty’s Indian & Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, illustrated by H.Bunnett originally published 1896.Some secondhand books are also available

Archive CD Books Ireland

Archive CD Books Ireland exists to make reproductions of old books, documents and maps available on CD to genealogists and historians. The Archive CD Books Project was started in England in 2000, and has now spread to several countries worldwide. Since late 2008 Archive CD Books Ireland has incorporated the British branch of the organisation. It is intended that a new British site will be established.

Archive CD Books are also available in Australia, Canada and the USA.

Your Old Books and Maps

Your Old Books and Maps has a small selection of CDs relating to India