The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 3 (of 3) by John Malcolm
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| Author | Malcolm, John, 1769-1833 |
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| Title |
The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Collected from the Family Papers Communicated by the Earl of Powis |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by John Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume details the life and challenges faced by Lord Clive, particularly focusing on his governance and military experiences in Bengal during the late 18th century. The narrative explores themes of authority, military discipline, and the complexities of colonial administration, highlighting Clive's attempts to stabilize a tumultuous political landscape marked by insubordination among Indian and British officers. At the start of this volume, the text discusses a significant mutiny among the officers of the Bengal army in 1766, instigated by the Company's decision to reduce allowances. The narrative outlines Clive's decisive response to this rebellion, detailing the actions he took to suppress the insurrection and restore order. It describes the complexity of his situation, balancing military authority with civil governance, as he faced discontent fueled by financial grievances. Clive’s resolute leadership and strategic maneuvering are explored as he strives to maintain discipline and authority, ultimately preserving the Company's interests in a volatile environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 |
| Subject | Clive, Robert Clive, Baron, 1725-1774 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54848 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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