Armies of the East India Company 1750-1850

by Stuart Reid

Contrary to popular belief, the capture of India was not accomplished by the British Army, but by the private armies of the East India Company, whose primary objective was the protection of their trading empire. Under the leadership of the legendary Robert Clive (founder of the East India Company) and Stringer Lawrence, this small force of mercenaries and adventurers grew in size and strength to eventually become an army larger than that of any European...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846034604
• ISBN13: 9781846034602
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 1.6" x 9.8"