The Victoria Crosses That Saved an Empire: The Story of the Vcs of the Indian Mutiny

by Brian Best

The Indian Mutiny struck at the very heart of the British Empire. If India was lost the whole edifice of British domination across its colonies was in jeopardy. Everything was at stake, Britain's leading role in the word, its international commerce and the reputation of its armed forces.

Across the globe Britain ruled only through the compliance of the subordinate nations - but if India could throw off the imperialist yolk others might also...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473844762
• ISBN13: 9781473844766
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Frontline Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"