The Founders of the Indian Empire: Clive, Warren Hastings, and Wellesley. Lord Clive

By George Bruce Malleson

Book Overview

""The Founders of the Indian Empire, Clive, Warren Hastings, and Wellesley: Clive (1882)"" by George Bruce Malleson is a historical book that explores the lives and legacies of three British statesmen who played a significant role in establishing and expanding British rule in India. The book focuses primarily on Robert Clive, the first British governor of Bengal, and his military campaigns against the French and the Nawab of Bengal. It also delves into the administrative and political reforms introduced by Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, and the military campaigns and territorial acquisitions of Richard Wellesley, the Governor-General from 1798 to 1805. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions of India during the 18th and 19th centuries, and how the actions of these three men shaped the course of Indian history. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India.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. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1346015260
• ISBN13: 9781346015262
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Arkose Press
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"