The Great Indian Mutiny | A Dramatic Account of the Sepoy Rebellion
Author - Richard Collier
Year published - 1964
Published by - Dutton
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - British Colonial Wars
Summary
This book is a unique picture of one of the worst disasters in British Imperial history. The author extensively researched the event throughly and makes use of letters, diaries, and memoirs of those involved. In May of 1857 a group of Native Indian troops called Sepoys rebelled against their English officers, because of a new type of paper cartridge. This caused a general mutiny and a horrific war against all Europeans, both soldiers and civilians. The mutiny lasted for about a year with many atrocities committed. This book reads more like fiction than fact and juxtapositions blood chilling horror with episodes of almost incredible heroism. It will hold your attention on every page and is highly recommended.
Notes - No dust jacket
Author - Richard Collier
Year published - 1964
Published by - Dutton
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - British Colonial Wars
Summary
This book is a unique picture of one of the worst disasters in British Imperial history. The author extensively researched the event throughly and makes use of letters, diaries, and memoirs of those involved. In May of 1857 a group of Native Indian troops called Sepoys rebelled against their English officers, because of a new type of paper cartridge. This caused a general mutiny and a horrific war against all Europeans, both soldiers and civilians. The mutiny lasted for about a year with many atrocities committed. This book reads more like fiction than fact and juxtapositions blood chilling horror with episodes of almost incredible heroism. It will hold your attention on every page and is highly recommended.
Notes - No dust jacket
Author - Richard Collier
Year published - 1964
Published by - Dutton
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - British Colonial Wars
Summary
This book is a unique picture of one of the worst disasters in British Imperial history. The author extensively researched the event throughly and makes use of letters, diaries, and memoirs of those involved. In May of 1857 a group of Native Indian troops called Sepoys rebelled against their English officers, because of a new type of paper cartridge. This caused a general mutiny and a horrific war against all Europeans, both soldiers and civilians. The mutiny lasted for about a year with many atrocities committed. This book reads more like fiction than fact and juxtapositions blood chilling horror with episodes of almost incredible heroism. It will hold your attention on every page and is highly recommended.
Notes - No dust jacket
