Glorious Sahibs: the Romantic as Empire-builder 1799-1838

In This Study Of The Years In Which The British Set Out To Bring The Whole Of India Under Their Control, Michael Edwardes Takes As His Focal Point The Careers Of Four Men: David Ochterlony, Charles Metcalfe, John Malcolm And Mountstuart Elphinstone. Each Was To Play A Vital Part In The Story Of British Expansion; More Than This, Their Careers Were To Represent The Nature And Spirit Of Brotish Rule At This Time. In Bringing To Life An Exciting And Colourful Period Of Indian History, The Author Reveals Not Only Its Drama And Fascinationbut Shows A Sympathetic Insight Into The Difficulties Of Empire, And Into The Natures And Attitudes Of The Early Imperialists. Inscribed By The Previous Owner, Illustration As Frontispiece, Number Of Illustrations In B&W, 3 Maps, Without Dustjacket, Text Clean, Condition Good.