A Narrative Of The First Burmese War, 1824-26 (1905)

By George William DeRhe-Philipe

Book Overview

A Narrative of the First Burmese War, 1824-26 is a historical book written by George William DeRhe-Philipe and published in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the first Anglo-Burmese War, which took place between 1824 and 1826. DeRhe-Philipe describes the events leading up to the war, including the tensions between the British East India Company and the Burmese Empire over trade and territory. He then provides a thorough narrative of the war itself, including the battles, strategies, and key figures involved. The author also discusses the cultural and political differences between the British and Burmese, and how these differences affected the outcome of the war. He provides insights into the Burmese military tactics, as well as the British response to them. Overall, A Narrative of the First Burmese War, 1824-26 is a comprehensive account of a significant historical event that shaped the relationship between Britain and Burma. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia, military history, or colonialism.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165941376
• ISBN13: 9781165941377
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"