Sahib : the British soldier in India 1750-1914
Holmes, Richard, 1946-2005
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From the author of 'Tommy and Redcoat', this title reveals the rich history of the British soldier in India from Clive to the end of the empire, making full use of personal accounts of soldiers who served in the vast and varied nation that made up the jewel in Britain's imperial crown.
Main title:
Sahib : the British soldier in India 1750-1914 / Richard Holmes.
Author:
Imprint:
London : HarperCollins, 2005.
Collation:
xxxiii, 572 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography: p. 513-524.
ISBN:
00071375329780007137534
Dewey class:
355.1'0954355.10954954.03355.1095
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain. Army -- Military life -- History -- 18th centuryGreat Britain. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th centurySoldiers -- India -- History -- 18th centurySoldiers -- India -- History -- 19th centuryBritish -- India -- History -- 18th centuryBritish -- India -- History -- 19th centuryIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th centuryGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
Index terms:
HBFM/1FKA/3JH: Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900GREAT BRITAIN ARMY INDIA HISTORY
BRN:
402975