Vincent Arthur Smith
'The Indian Civil Service as a Profession' offers a glimpse into the opportunities and expectations surrounding service in the British Raj. This lecture, delivered by Vincent Arthur Smith at Trinity College, Dublin, in 1903, provides historical context to the recruitment and training of administrators who would govern British India. Smith’s address offers insights into the nature of the work, the qualities sought in potential candidates, and the broader implications of the Indian Civil Service for both the British Empire and the Indian populace. It remains a valuable primary source for understanding the social, political, and administrative dynamics of the British colonial era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
