Lord Clive
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Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 211
Circa 1744: a young Englishman landed at Madras, where he became a writer in the service of the East India Company. For some years he languished in this uninspiring vocation, until he chanced upon the profession of arms during the siege of Fort St. David in 1748. Then there was no looking back for this young man, who took unbelievable risks and displayed sterling qualities as a military leader. He toiled hard in the battlefields of Southern India; registering impressive victories at Kaveripak, Samiaveram, Arcot, and Trichinopaly. His crowning glory came in 1757 at Plassey; where he defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-daula and brought Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa under the sway of East India Company. He foiled the designs of other contenders-- the French, and Dutch, who were vying hard to secure their interests in the sub-continent. Such was the life and achievement of Lord Robert Clive: a soldier, an administrator and a statesman of unmatched calibre, who despite hailing from an ordinary family background; and lacking in formal military education or training, rose to the heady heights of military leadership. Unfortunately, he was denied due recognition from his countrymen when his foes indulged in a slanderous campaign against him; leading to his untimely and sad demise. First published in 1893, Lord Clive is an exceptional record of a great military man, whose ultimate downfall was indeed that greatness.
Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 211
Circa 1744: a young Englishman landed at Madras, where he became a writer in the service of the East India Company. For some years he languished in this uninspiring vocation, until he chanced upon the profession of arms during the siege of Fort St. David in 1748. Then there was no looking back for this young man, who took unbelievable risks and displayed sterling qualities as a military leader. He toiled hard in the battlefields of Southern India; registering impressive victories at Kaveripak, Samiaveram, Arcot, and Trichinopaly. His crowning glory came in 1757 at Plassey; where he defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-daula and brought Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa under the sway of East India Company. He foiled the designs of other contenders-- the French, and Dutch, who were vying hard to secure their interests in the sub-continent. Such was the life and achievement of Lord Robert Clive: a soldier, an administrator and a statesman of unmatched calibre, who despite hailing from an ordinary family background; and lacking in formal military education or training, rose to the heady heights of military leadership. Unfortunately, he was denied due recognition from his countrymen when his foes indulged in a slanderous campaign against him; leading to his untimely and sad demise. First published in 1893, Lord Clive is an exceptional record of a great military man, whose ultimate downfall was indeed that greatness.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 211
Circa 1744: a young Englishman landed at Madras, where he became a writer in the service of the East India Company. For some years he languished in this uninspiring vocation, until he chanced upon the profession of arms during the siege of Fort St. David in 1748. Then there was no looking back for this young man, who took unbelievable risks and displayed sterling qualities as a military leader. He toiled hard in the battlefields of Southern India; registering impressive victories at Kaveripak, Samiaveram, Arcot, and Trichinopaly. His crowning glory came in 1757 at Plassey; where he defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-daula and brought Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa under the sway of East India Company. He foiled the designs of other contenders-- the French, and Dutch, who were vying hard to secure their interests in the sub-continent. Such was the life and achievement of Lord Robert Clive: a soldier, an administrator and a statesman of unmatched calibre, who despite hailing from an ordinary family background; and lacking in formal military education or training, rose to the heady heights of military leadership. Unfortunately, he was denied due recognition from his countrymen when his foes indulged in a slanderous campaign against him; leading to his untimely and sad demise. First published in 1893, Lord Clive is an exceptional record of a great military man, whose ultimate downfall was indeed that greatness.
Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 211
Circa 1744: a young Englishman landed at Madras, where he became a writer in the service of the East India Company. For some years he languished in this uninspiring vocation, until he chanced upon the profession of arms during the siege of Fort St. David in 1748. Then there was no looking back for this young man, who took unbelievable risks and displayed sterling qualities as a military leader. He toiled hard in the battlefields of Southern India; registering impressive victories at Kaveripak, Samiaveram, Arcot, and Trichinopaly. His crowning glory came in 1757 at Plassey; where he defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-daula and brought Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa under the sway of East India Company. He foiled the designs of other contenders-- the French, and Dutch, who were vying hard to secure their interests in the sub-continent. Such was the life and achievement of Lord Robert Clive: a soldier, an administrator and a statesman of unmatched calibre, who despite hailing from an ordinary family background; and lacking in formal military education or training, rose to the heady heights of military leadership. Unfortunately, he was denied due recognition from his countrymen when his foes indulged in a slanderous campaign against him; leading to his untimely and sad demise. First published in 1893, Lord Clive is an exceptional record of a great military man, whose ultimate downfall was indeed that greatness.
Lord Clive
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