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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports us back to the period of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58 through the eyes and experiences of Isaac Smith, a British soldier. An ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary time, Isaac reflects on the build-up of tensions between the British and the native population, a dynamic he argues, was exacerbated by the cultural and racial arrogance among his fellow countrymen in India. As the initial spark ignites the rebellion and British garrisons across the country are overwhelmed by the Sepoys, Isaac and his comrades find themselves at the heart of an escalating conflict where violence and fear become the norm. The author uses this powerful historical backdrop to delve into themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the corrosive effects of fear and prejudice. The book explores the complexities and moral ambiguities of the conflict, which have left a lasting impact on the collective memory of both Britain and India. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334446344_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334446344
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334446344
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)