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Lord Clive (1890)

Lord Clive (1890)

Wilson, Charles William

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ISBN10: 1164169424
ISBN13: 9781164169420
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lord Clive is a historical biography written by Charles William Wilson in 1890. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of Robert Clive, a British soldier and colonial administrator who played a pivotal role in establishing British rule in India during the 18th century. The book begins by detailing Clive's early life and military career, including his service in the Seven Years' War and his first trip to India in 1744. It then delves into his later exploits in India, including his victories at the Battle of Plassey and the Battle of Buxar, which helped secure British dominance over the region. Throughout the book, Wilson provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Clive, highlighting his strengths as a military strategist and administrator, as well as his flaws as a leader. The book also explores the political and social context of Clive's time, including the complex relationships between the British, the Indian rulers, and the local populations. Overall, Lord Clive is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in British colonial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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