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Title: Forty-one years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
Alternate Title: 41 years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
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Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Lesley Halamek and the
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Summary: "Forty-one Years in India: From Subaltern to Commander-in-Chief" by Lord Roberts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences and insights gained throughout his extensive military career in India, starting from his arrival as a young officer. It primarily focuses on significant events in British India, including the Indian Mutiny, the relationships with Native tribes, and the political complexities of the time. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Roberts' early years in India, beginning with his voyage and first impressions upon arrival in Calcutta in 1852. He describes the challenges of being separated from home, the harsh realities of military life, and the initial loneliness he felt. Through his narrative, he reflects on the cultural nuances of India and introduces key figures and events that shaped his understanding and experiences in the country. The opening sets a personal tone, offering a glimpse into the life of a soldier in a foreign land, as well as the historical context of his service during a turbulent time in Indian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Roberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl, 1832-1914
EBook No.: 16528
Published: Aug 14, 2005
Downloads: 501
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography
Subject: Roberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl, 1832-1914
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Forty-one years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
Alternate Title: 41 years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
Credits:
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Lesley Halamek and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Forty-one Years in India: From Subaltern to Commander-in-Chief" by Lord Roberts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences and insights gained throughout his extensive military career in India, starting from his arrival as a young officer. It primarily focuses on significant events in British India, including the Indian Mutiny, the relationships with Native tribes, and the political complexities of the time. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Roberts' early years in India, beginning with his voyage and first impressions upon arrival in Calcutta in 1852. He describes the challenges of being separated from home, the harsh realities of military life, and the initial loneliness he felt. Through his narrative, he reflects on the cultural nuances of India and introduces key figures and events that shaped his understanding and experiences in the country. The opening sets a personal tone, offering a glimpse into the life of a soldier in a foreign land, as well as the historical context of his service during a turbulent time in Indian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Roberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl, 1832-1914
EBook No.: 16528
Published: Aug 14, 2005
Downloads: 501
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography
Subject: Roberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl, 1832-1914
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.