Clive of India

R. J. Minney

Editore: Jarrolds, London: United Kingdom, 1957

Clive of India by R. J. Minney is a biographical account of Robert Clive, the British soldier and administrator whose actions were central to the establishment of British power in India during the eighteenth century. The book traces Clive's early life, his arrival in India as an employee of the East India Company, and his rapid rise through military and political ranks. Minney describes key events such as the defence of Arcot and the Battle of Plassey, presenting them as turning points in British involvement in the subcontinent. Alongside military campaigns, the biography explores Clive?s personality, ambitions, and inner conflicts, including his struggles with health, reputation, and political opposition in Britain. Written in a dramatic and accessible style, the book emphasises character and narrative as much as historical detail. It reflects early twentieth-century imperial perspectives while offering a vivid portrait of a controversial figure whose legacy shaped the course of Indian and British history.The boards are bumped with some damage to the bottom of the spine. Bookplate from the Seafarers Education Service on the inside front endpaper along with a withdrawn stamp. A small pen mark also on the front endpaper. Ink stamp on the title page. Three inkstamps on the rear endpaper. Codice articolo VTB1397

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Titolo: Clive of India
Casa editrice: Jarrolds, London: United Kingdom
Data di pubblicazione: 1957
Legatura: Hard
Tipologia articolo: India