Isbn: 9781332156337 - memorial: addressed to the honourable court of directors, containing as account of the mutiny at vellore, with the causes and consequences of that event, february 1809 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This examination of the Vellore Mutiny of 1806 in southern India investigates the complex causes of the rebellion and the British response to the violence. The author, Lord William Bentinck, who served as Governor of Madras at the time, argues that long-standing cultural tensions between the British and Indian people, as well as the arrogance of British military authority, set the stage for the conflict. Bentinck's compelling first-hand account challenges the official record, providing an alternative view of the events and their aftermath. He describes the role of religious customs and prejudices in fueling the mutiny, and discusses the ways in which British officials, including Commander-in-Chief Sir John Cradock, contributed to the unrest. The book delves into the broader historical context of British colonialism in India, exploring the tensions between imperial authority and cultural preservation. Through analysis of official reports, private letters, and interviews with key figures, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the complexities of governance and the importance of cultural sensitivity in colonial administration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…