1908 The Revolt in Hindustan 1857-1859

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First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, seven plates, and five folding maps. Collated complete. A detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With commentary from the early days and the causes of the revolt, through to the attack of Ghazis near Bareli and the conclusion of the conflict. Written by Field Marshal Sir Henry Evelyn Wood, a British Army officer who served in several major conflicts including the Indian Mutiny where, as a lieutenant, he was awarded the Victoria Cross.