Lord Clive: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

K. Deighton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484614231 ISBN 13: 9780484614238

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A crisp, insightful portrait of a pivotal moment in India’s history and the man who shaped it.

Lord Clive: With Introduction and Notes presents a focused biographical study of Colonel Robert Clive, a key figure in the British expansion in Bengal. Guided by K. Deighton’s introduction and notes, this edition frames Clive’s rise, the political intrigue of the East India Company, and the alliances that secured English power in the region. It offers clear context for how a single leader’s decisions helped redefine a vast empire.

Readers will gain a concise view of the strategy, diplomacy, and risk that defined Clive’s career, from confrontations with rival powers to the delicate balance of loyalty among native rulers and Company interests. The edition emphasizes the historical stakes and the consequences of early colonial governance, while keeping the narrative accessible for new readers and useful for students studying this era.

• A focused biography that highlights leadership, decision-making, and military actions.
• Context on the East India Company’s governance and its role in colonial Bengal.
• Introduction and notes that illuminate the historical setting and key terms.
• Study questions and a glossary to aid quick reference and deeper understanding.

Ideal for readers of history, military biography, and students seeking a clear, compact account of Clive’s era and its impact on India and Britain.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484614231
• ISBN 13: 9780484614238
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134