Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Indian Mutiny and of the Disturbances Which Accompanied It Among the Civil Population"" is a detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny. The book is written by T. Rice Holmes, a British historian who specialized in Indian history. The Indian Mutiny was a significant event in the history of British India, as it marked a major challenge to British colonial rule and led to significant changes in the administration of India. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the mutiny, the causes and consequences of the rebellion, and the impact it had on Indian society and British colonial rule. The author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official documents, contemporary accounts, and personal memoirs, to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the mutiny and its aftermath. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of India, British colonialism, and the Indian Mutiny.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.