Six Battles for India

Name: Six Battles for India
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SKU: 9781800550438
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Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-46 and 1848-49

Autor: George Bruce

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George Bruce's remarkable book uncovers the history of the two Anglo-Sikh Wars that erupted in India...

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Autor

George Bruce

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engleză

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Publicat

2020

Pagini

386

EAN

9781800550438

ISBN

180055043X

Enbook ID

36212320

Editura

Sapere Books

Greutate

596

Dimensiuni

229 x 152 x 28

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George Bruce's remarkable book uncovers the history of the two Anglo-Sikh Wars that erupted in India in the 1840s. Perfect for fans of William Dalrymple, Lawrence James and Richard Holmes.

By the end of the nineteenth century India was described as the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, but how did such a small island come to dominate one of the richest lands in the world?

Without doubt the toughest opponents to British control was led by the Sikhs.

Ranjit Singh, the brilliant "Lion of Punjab", who ruled the Sikh Empire had revolutionised his army by employing French officers from Napoleon's Grand Army to train his artillery and infantry on the European model.

He had ruled well and created a cultural and artistic renaissance in his lands, yet his death led to infighting amongst his successors and within a few years tension with the neighbouring British-protected territory broke out into open warfare.

George Bruce explores how the military might of the East India Company clashed with the powerful forces of the Sikh Empire in six hard-fought battles. Using a wide array of contemporary source materials he demonstrates how close the British forces were to being decimated and how they were only saved by treason within the Sikh ranks.

The Times described Bruce's books as "well researched, with a keen eye for historical detail."

Six Battles for India: The Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-6 and 1848-9 is a brilliant account of one of the conflicts that led to the formation of the British Empire. It is part of the series Conflicts of Empire, which also includes Retreat from Kabul and The Burma Wars: 1824-1886.

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