India's Free Lances: European Mercenary Commanders in Hindustan 1770-1820

by H.G. Keene

Book Overview

Men of war in a land of turmoil

This book chronicles the careers and wars of the European and mixed-race mercenary adventurers who carved reputations and empires for themselves and their Indian lords in the violent days of 18th and early 19th centuries. These were men of ruthless daring, often of uncertain temper or morals, but also capable of great feats of courage and fidelity. They came from France, England and the minor Germanic states...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846774330
• ISBN13: 9781846774331
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"