This book offers an account of the origins, events and outcome of the Battle of Plassey in 1757, a victory which not only established the reputation of Clive of India, but also ensured British pre-eminence in India. The battle has gone down in history as a success against almost ridiculous odds. The book is illustrated with detailed maps and diagrams, and with contemporary drawings and prints.
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Offers an account of the origins, events and outcome of the Battle of Plassey in 1757, a victory which not only established the reputation of Clive of India, but also ensured British pre-eminence in India. The battle has gone down in history as a success against almost ridiculous odds.
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The Background to PlasseyCalcuttaThe Bengal CampaignThe Opposing CommandersThe Opposing ArmiesPlassey: The Approach MarchThe Battle of PlasseyThe Aftermath of the BattleThe Battlefield TodayChronologyA Guide to Further ReadingWargaming Plassey
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The legendary story of the battle victory that made Clive of India famous, examined in detail alongside evocative maps and illustrations.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781855323520
Publisert
1994-10-17
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
318 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
98
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