- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Harcourt; First Edition edition (1 Sep 1975)
- ISBN-10: 0151334765
- ISBN-13: 978-0151334766
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,093,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
Not perhaps one of his better known works, for all that as good as most. This covers the period before the lands that became India were incorporated by the East India Company, when adventurers were making fortunes in all sorts of ways.
The European mercenaries were really of huge import in this period, and the Maharattas (who had effectively replaced the Moghuls by that time) depended on them rather than their mobs of irregulars.
The Duke of Wellington (as he was to be) made his name at the Battle of Assaye (1805) against them (or what was left after the diplomats bought out the European officers). The achievements of these adventurers were remarkable and make a rollicking tale. Of course, Shipway's own career as a cavalryman in India, lends enormous detail and authenticity to the story: Wonderful stuff for young and adult alike..... though a bit bloody (authentic) for the under 10-12s perhaps.
The European mercenaries were really of huge import in this period, and the Maharattas (who had effectively replaced the Moghuls by that time) depended on them rather than their mobs of irregulars.
The Duke of Wellington (as he was to be) made his name at the Battle of Assaye (1805) against them (or what was left after the diplomats bought out the European officers). The achievements of these adventurers were remarkable and make a rollicking tale. Of course, Shipway's own career as a cavalryman in India, lends enormous detail and authenticity to the story: Wonderful stuff for young and adult alike..... though a bit bloody (authentic) for the under 10-12s perhaps.
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The British in India
26 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
An interesting interpretation of the British experience in India during the Napoleonic wars. As always, Mr. Shipway cannot be faulted for his attention to period detail and atmosphere. It does, at times, read rather more like a history lesson than a novel, but manages to entertain and enthrall as well as instruct. His one flaw is an obvious bit of discomfort with the nautical details. A good overall read.
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