David, Saul
The Indian Mutiny: 1857
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141005546
- author:
- David, Saul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Indian Mutiny 1857 by Saul David In September 1857, the native troops of the Bengal army rose up against their colonial masters, sparking one of the bloodiest conflicts in British imperial history. This pivotal event has long been shrouded in myth and misconception, but historian Saul David sets out to uncover the truth behind the mutiny. David's meticulously researched narrative reveals a complex web of causes that went far beyond simplistic notions of rebellion against British rule. Instead, he uncovers a tangled mix of social, economic, and cultural factors that ultimately led to the outbreak of violence. With compelling storytelling and rigorous scholarship, David sheds new light on this pivotal moment in Indian history.
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