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Moncrieff, A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope)
1846
1927
Moncrieff, A.R. Hope
Hope, Ascott R. (Ascott Robert)
Moncrieff, Robert Hope
Hope, A. R. (Ascott Robert)
Moncrieff, Ascott Robert Hope
The Story of the Indian Mutiny
Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"The Story of the Indian Mutiny" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the events surrounding the significant uprising against British rule in India, known as the Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. It aims not only to present a factual recounting of historical events but also to emphasize the more dramatic and romantic aspects of the conflict that might capture the interest of younger readers. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for understanding India’s complex sociopolitical landscape, outlining its history, peoples, and culture leading up to the British dominance. The opening chapters detail the roots of colonial rule and how discontent among various factions grew, culminating in the mutiny. The author emphasizes the socio-religious factors that contributed to the uprising, including the natives' superstitions, cultural practices, and grievances against the British. The first chapter draws a vivid picture of the turmoil and complexity of Indian society, setting up for the more intense episodes and key figures that would emerge during the actual mutiny itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
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