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Title: Mutiny Memoirs: Being Personal Reminiscences of the Great Sepoy Revolt of 1857

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Summary: "Mutiny Memoirs: Being Personal Reminiscences of the Great Sepoy Revolt of 1857" by Colonel A. R. D. Mackenzie, C.B. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir provides a firsthand perspective on the Indian Sepoy Mutiny, detailing the author's experiences as a young officer in the British Army during a tumultuous period in India's history. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Mackenzie aims to present an authentic record of the events surrounding the revolt, while also reflecting upon the motivations and responses of both the British and Indian soldiers involved. The opening of "Mutiny Memoirs" introduces Colonel Mackenzie’s personal narrative, setting the stage for an exploration of the Sepoy Revolt that began in May 1857. He recounts the events leading up to the outbreak of the mutiny, including the tensions caused by unpopular military regulations and the infamous cartridge controversy related to religious concerns among the sepoys. Through a vivid and gripping account, Mackenzie describes the chaos that ensued as the sepoys rose against British authority in Meerut, offering insights into the emotional turmoil, fears, and bravery exhibited by both British officers and their Indian counterparts. As the author navigates through the tumult of the revolt, he reflects on the complexities of loyalty, duty, and the devastating consequences of war that would shape the future of British India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Mackenzie, A. R. D. (Alfred Robert Davidson), 1835-

EBook No.: 49544

Published: Jul 29, 2015

Downloads: 220

Language: English

Subject: Mackenzie, A. R. D. (Alfred Robert Davidson), 1835-

Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mutiny Memoirs: Being Personal Reminiscences of the Great Sepoy Revolt of 1857

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Mutiny Memoirs: Being Personal Reminiscences of the Great Sepoy Revolt of 1857" by Colonel A. R. D. Mackenzie, C.B. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir provides a firsthand perspective on the Indian Sepoy Mutiny, detailing the author's experiences as a young officer in the British Army during a tumultuous period in India's history. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Mackenzie aims to present an authentic record of the events surrounding the revolt, while also reflecting upon the motivations and responses of both the British and Indian soldiers involved. The opening of "Mutiny Memoirs" introduces Colonel Mackenzie’s personal narrative, setting the stage for an exploration of the Sepoy Revolt that began in May 1857. He recounts the events leading up to the outbreak of the mutiny, including the tensions caused by unpopular military regulations and the infamous cartridge controversy related to religious concerns among the sepoys. Through a vivid and gripping account, Mackenzie describes the chaos that ensued as the sepoys rose against British authority in Meerut, offering insights into the emotional turmoil, fears, and bravery exhibited by both British officers and their Indian counterparts. As the author navigates through the tumult of the revolt, he reflects on the complexities of loyalty, duty, and the devastating consequences of war that would shape the future of British India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Mackenzie, A. R. D. (Alfred Robert Davidson), 1835-

EBook No.: 49544

Published: Jul 29, 2015

Downloads: 220

Language: English

Subject: Mackenzie, A. R. D. (Alfred Robert Davidson), 1835-

Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.