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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101846032091
ISBN-139781846032097
eBay Product ID (ePID)57043493
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Book TitleIndian Mutiny 1857-58
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicRevolutionary, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorGregory Fremont-Barnes
Book SeriesEssential Histories Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width6.7 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-276712
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPraise for the Essential Histories series: "an excellent series . . . These books are always beautifully illustrated with contemporary pieces and wonderful maps . . . it's a book you won't put down easily if you are interested in the period." Military Modelcraft, Praise for theEssential Historiesseries: "an excellent series . . . These books are always beautifully illustrated with contemporary pieces and wonderful maps . . . it's a book you won't put down easily if you are interested in the period."Military Modelcraft, Praise for the Essential Histories series: " an excellent series . . . These books are always beautifully illustrated with contemporary pieces and wonderful maps . . . it's a book you won't put down easily if you are interested in the period." "Military Modelcraft", "An excellent series . . . These books are always beautifully illustrated with contemporary pieces and wonderful maps . . . it's a book you won't put down easily if you are interested in the period." -- Military Modelcraft on the Essential Histories series
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number68
Dewey Decimal954.0317
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chronology Background to war Warring sides The fighting Portrait of a soldier The world around war Portrait of a civilian How the war ended Conclusion and consequences Further reading
SynopsisIn the mid-19th century India was the " jewel in the crown" of the British Empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the East India Company. In 1857 discontent exploded into open rebellion, obliging Britain to field its largest army since the Napoleonic Wars, forty years before. Gregory Fremont Barnes examines the origins of British rule in India, the causes of the conflict, the rival forces and fighting itself, including the massacre of Cawnpore and the epic sieges of Delhi and Lucknow. He also reveals the intriguing truth behind the 'greased cartridge' controversy - the allegation that the introduction of gun cartridges covered in pig fat, an insult to both Hindu and Muslim religious sensibilities, was the catalyst for the conflict. However, once hostilities began the mutineers had no qualms about using the cartridges, thus throwing into question the long-held belief that the mutiny hinged principally on this issue. The discussion of the importance and enduring legacy of the Indian Mutiny makes this essential reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the power of empire., In the mid-19th century India was the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the East India Company. In 1857 discontent exploded into open rebellion, obliging Britain to field its largest army since the Napoleonic Wars, forty years before. Gregory Fremont Barnes examines the origins of British rule in India, the causes of the conflict, the rival forces and fighting itself, including the massacre of Cawnpore and the epic sieges of Delhi and Lucknow. He also reveals the intriguing truth behind the 'greased cartridge' controversy - the allegation that the introduction of gun cartridges covered in pig fat, an insult to both Hindu and Muslim religious sensibilities, was the catalyst for the conflict. However, once hostilities began the mutineers had no qualms about using the cartridges, thus throwing into question the long-held belief that the mutiny hinged principally on this issue. The discussion of the importance and enduring legacy of the Indian Mutiny makes this essential reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the power of empire., In the mid-19th century India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the East India Company. In 1857 discontent exploded into open rebellion, obliging Britain to field its largest army since the Napoleonic Wars, forty years before. Gregory Fremont Barnes examines the origins of British rule in India, the causes of the conflict, the rival forces and fighting itself, including the massacre of Cawnpore and the epic sieges of Delhi and Lucknow. He also reveals the intriguing truth behind the 'greased cartridge' controversy - the allegation that the introduction of gun cartridges covered in pig fat, an insult to both Hindu and Muslim religious sensibilities, was the catalyst for the conflict. However, once hostilities began the mutineers had no qualms about using the cartridges, thus throwing into question the long-held belief that the mutiny hinged principally on this issue. The discussion of the importance and enduring legacy of the Indian Mutiny makes this essential reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the power of empire.
LC Classification NumberDS478
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