Spilsbury, Julian
The Indian Mutiny
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753824023
- author:
- Spilsbury, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 130 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Indian Mutiny is an epic true story of treachery, revenge and courage. In 1857, thousands of Indian soldiers rose up against their British officers, resulting in widespread violence and bloodshed. Julian Spilsbury's account is based on vivid eyewitness accounts, offering a gripping recreation of the crisis that led to the creation of a new army that would play a vital role in both World Wars. The story is complex and multifaceted, with Sikhs, Gurkhas and Afghans fighting alongside British soldiers against overwhelming odds. This book provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant events in the history of the British Empire.
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