Clive Of India: A Political And Psychological Essay
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Ed.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some wear consistent with age, with the blue border showing minor fading. The book appears structurally sound with no visible damage to the binding.
A landmark work of historical biography and political analysis, Clive of India presents a sweeping and penetrating portrait of Robert Clive, the controversial British soldier and statesman who played a decisive role in establishing British rule in India during the eighteenth century. Nirad C. Chaudhuri brings his formidable intellect and characteristic candour to bear on this complex figure, arguing that Clive's story cannot be understood without a thorough examination of the psychological forces that drove him to greatness and eventual ruin. With rigorous scholarship and unflinching honesty, Chaudhuri details the political machinations, military campaigns, and personal contradictions that defined Clive's life and legacy. The result is a richly layered account that illuminates not just one man, but the entire machinery of imperial ambition that transformed the subcontinent forever.
Author: Nirad C. Chaudhuri
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Barrie & Jenkins
Genre: Asian history
Edition: First Ed.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some wear consistent with age, with the blue border showing minor fading. The book appears structurally sound with no visible damage to the binding.
A landmark work of historical biography and political analysis, Clive of India presents a sweeping and penetrating portrait of Robert Clive, the controversial British soldier and statesman who played a decisive role in establishing British rule in India during the eighteenth century. Nirad C. Chaudhuri brings his formidable intellect and characteristic candour to bear on this complex figure, arguing that Clive's story cannot be understood without a thorough examination of the psychological forces that drove him to greatness and eventual ruin. With rigorous scholarship and unflinching honesty, Chaudhuri details the political machinations, military campaigns, and personal contradictions that defined Clive's life and legacy. The result is a richly layered account that illuminates not just one man, but the entire machinery of imperial ambition that transformed the subcontinent forever.