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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Historical miniatures wargaming has been a popular hobby since at least the 1960s, and has become a diverse and multi-faceted pastime for thousands of people all over the globe. Players can walk the paths of military history in a game format, choosing any of the myriad campaigns of recorded military history from any time period and any part of the world. Such games often use carefully painted miniature model soldiers, each looking as close to its full size historical human counterpart as the wargamer can produce. This hobby is, for many, a visual feast as well as an intellectual entertainment and challenge. This book details the two wars fought by the British-Indian Army against the Sikh Empire of Northern India in the middle of the nineteenth century. These hard-fought wars eventually resulted in the addition of the Punjab to the territories of British India and the introduction of the famous Sikh regiments to the British-Indian army. The descendants of these regiments still survive in the armies of India and Pakistan today. As a guide to wargaming these fascinating and colorful conflicts this book provides detailed information on the organization and uniforms of both armies together with advice on how to build armies of model soldiers, and which rules are suitable to enable the enthusiast to bring these enthralling battles to the wargames table. Additionally the book also contains detailed narratives and orders of battle of both sides for all of the major battles, as well as scenarios for the wargamer to translate to his or her tabletop. 65 colour photos, 6 colour illustrations, 9 b/w illustrations, 10 b/w maps, 6 tables Historical Miniatures Wargaming has been a popular hobby since at least the 1960s. This book details the two wars fought by the British-Indian Army against the Sikh Empire of Northern India. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collapse of the Mughal Empire in the eighteenth century created one of the most violent and fascinating periods in Indian history. As imperial authority crumbled, ambitious rulers, European adventurers, mercenary armies and emerging regional powers fought almost continuously for territory, wealth and survival. It was an age in which loyalty could be bought, fortunes won and lost in a single campaign, and remarkable individuals could rise from obscurity to rule kingdoms. Among the most extraordinary of these figures were George Thomas and Farzana, the Begum Somru. Thomas was an Irish sailor who deserted into India, became a mercenary officer, carved out his own independent state in Hariana, established an arsenal, mint and army of his own, and dreamed of conquering the Punjab. Farzana began life as a dancing girl before becoming the wife of the German mercenary Walter Reinhardt ('Somru'), inheriting his famous brigade and eventually ruling the principality of Sardhana while playing a pivotal role in the politics of the dying Mughal Empire, becoming the adopted daughter of the Emperor Shah Alam II. Few careers in military history are more improbable. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells both stories against the wider backdrop of the Anarchy in eighteenth-century India. Beginning with the rise of European-trained mercenary forces after Plassey and Buxar, Andy Copestake explores the transformation of Indian warfare as traditional armies increasingly adopted European drill, artillery and organisation. The book follows the careers of Walter Reinhardt, Rene Madec and other European military adventurers before tracing the intertwined lives of George Thomas and Begum Somru through decades of almost continuous campaigning across northern India. Campaign by campaign, the narrative examines the struggles between the Mughal court, the Maratha Confederacy, Rajput states, Sikh misls, Rohilla chiefs and the expanding East India Company. Readers are taken through sieges, field battles, political intrigues, mutinies, shifting alliances and personal rivalries that shaped the future of the Indian subcontinent during one of its most turbulent eras. The result is both a gripping narrative and a detailed study of military operations during the final decades of Mughal power. Alongside the military narrative, the book provides detailed examinations of the organisation, recruitment, uniforms and equipment of the famous Somru Brigade and George Thomas's own forces, supported throughout by specially commissioned artwork, maps and contemporary illustrations. The appendices include a register of known European officers serving with the Somru Brigade and Thomas's army, making the volume an important reference work as well as an engaging history. Bringing together extensive primary research and modern scholarship, Andy Copestake reveals a forgotten world in which European soldiers of fortune, Indian rulers and ambitious adventurers fought to shape the future of northern India. The result is a vivid account of an overlooked period of military history and the remarkable careers of two individuals whose lives were stranger than fiction. AUTHOR: Andy Copestake has been interested in Military History almost since he learned to read. He has run Old Glory UK, the UK and European arm of US wargmes figure manufacturer Old Glory since 1992. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl is his third book for Helion. His two previous works, Their Infantry and Guns Will Astonish You and Khalsa, also covered campaigns in the Indian subcontinent. 6 colour plates, 20 b/w illustrations, 8 b/w maps The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells the story of two of the most unlikely commanders ever to appear in history. One, an Irish sailor who ruled his own city, the other a dancing girl who was adopted by an Emperor. This book tells their fascinating stories against the backdr Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collapse of the Mughal Empire in the eighteenth century created one of the most violent and fascinating periods in Indian history. As imperial authority crumbled, ambitious rulers, European adventurers, mercenary armies and emerging regional powers fought almost continuously for territory, wealth and survival. It was an age in which loyalty could be bought, fortunes won and lost in a single campaign, and remarkable individuals could rise from obscurity to rule kingdoms. Among the most extraordinary of these figures were George Thomas and Farzana, the Begum Somru. Thomas was an Irish sailor who deserted into India, became a mercenary officer, carved out his own independent state in Hariana, established an arsenal, mint and army of his own, and dreamed of conquering the Punjab. Farzana began life as a dancing girl before becoming the wife of the German mercenary Walter Reinhardt ('Somru'), inheriting his famous brigade and eventually ruling the principality of Sardhana while playing a pivotal role in the politics of the dying Mughal Empire, becoming the adopted daughter of the Emperor Shah Alam II. Few careers in military history are more improbable. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells both stories against the wider backdrop of the Anarchy in eighteenth-century India. Beginning with the rise of European-trained mercenary forces after Plassey and Buxar, Andy Copestake explores the transformation of Indian warfare as traditional armies increasingly adopted European drill, artillery and organisation. The book follows the careers of Walter Reinhardt, Rene Madec and other European military adventurers before tracing the intertwined lives of George Thomas and Begum Somru through decades of almost continuous campaigning across northern India. Campaign by campaign, the narrative examines the struggles between the Mughal court, the Maratha Confederacy, Rajput states, Sikh misls, Rohilla chiefs and the expanding East India Company. Readers are taken through sieges, field battles, political intrigues, mutinies, shifting alliances and personal rivalries that shaped the future of the Indian subcontinent during one of its most turbulent eras. The result is both a gripping narrative and a detailed study of military operations during the final decades of Mughal power. Alongside the military narrative, the book provides detailed examinations of the organisation, recruitment, uniforms and equipment of the famous Somru Brigade and George Thomas's own forces, supported throughout by specially commissioned artwork, maps and contemporary illustrations. The appendices include a register of known European officers serving with the Somru Brigade and Thomas's army, making the volume an important reference work as well as an engaging history. Bringing together extensive primary research and modern scholarship, Andy Copestake reveals a forgotten world in which European soldiers of fortune, Indian rulers and ambitious adventurers fought to shape the future of northern India. The result is a vivid account of an overlooked period of military history and the remarkable careers of two individuals whose lives were stranger than fiction. AUTHOR: Andy Copestake has been interested in Military History almost since he learned to read. He has run Old Glory UK, the UK and European arm of US wargmes figure manufacturer Old Glory since 1992. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl is his third book for Helion. His two previous works, Their Infantry and Guns Will Astonish You and Khalsa, also covered campaigns in the Indian subcontinent. 6 colour plates, 20 b/w illustrations, 8 b/w maps The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells the story of two of the most unlikely commanders ever to appear in history. One, an Irish sailor who ruled his own city, the other a dancing girl who was adopted by an Emperor. This book tells their fascinating stories again Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells the story of two of the most unlikely commanders ever to appear in history. One, an Irish sailor who ruled his own city, the other a dancing girl who was adopted by an Emperor. This book tells their fascinating stories against the backdrop of 18th century India.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collapse of the Mughal Empire in the eighteenth century created one of the most violent and fascinating periods in Indian history. As imperial authority crumbled, ambitious rulers, European adventurers, mercenary armies and emerging regional powers fought almost continuously for territory, wealth and survival. It was an age in which loyalty could be bought, fortunes won and lost in a single campaign, and remarkable individuals could rise from obscurity to rule kingdoms. Among the most extraordinary of these figures were George Thomas and Farzana, the Begum Somru. Thomas was an Irish sailor who deserted into India, became a mercenary officer, carved out his own independent state in Hariana, established an arsenal, mint and army of his own, and dreamed of conquering the Punjab. Farzana began life as a dancing girl before becoming the wife of the German mercenary Walter Reinhardt ('Somru'), inheriting his famous brigade and eventually ruling the principality of Sardhana while playing a pivotal role in the politics of the dying Mughal Empire, becoming the adopted daughter of the Emperor Shah Alam II. Few careers in military history are more improbable. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells both stories against the wider backdrop of the Anarchy in eighteenth-century India. Beginning with the rise of European-trained mercenary forces after Plassey and Buxar, Andy Copestake explores the transformation of Indian warfare as traditional armies increasingly adopted European drill, artillery and organisation. The book follows the careers of Walter Reinhardt, Rene Madec and other European military adventurers before tracing the intertwined lives of George Thomas and Begum Somru through decades of almost continuous campaigning across northern India. Campaign by campaign, the narrative examines the struggles between the Mughal court, the Maratha Confederacy, Rajput states, Sikh misls, Rohilla chiefs and the expanding East India Company. Readers are taken through sieges, field battles, political intrigues, mutinies, shifting alliances and personal rivalries that shaped the future of the Indian subcontinent during one of its most turbulent eras. The result is both a gripping narrative and a detailed study of military operations during the final decades of Mughal power. Alongside the military narrative, the book provides detailed examinations of the organisation, recruitment, uniforms and equipment of the famous Somru Brigade and George Thomas's own forces, supported throughout by specially commissioned artwork, maps and contemporary illustrations. The appendices include a register of known European officers serving with the Somru Brigade and Thomas's army, making the volume an important reference work as well as an engaging history. Bringing together extensive primary research and modern scholarship, Andy Copestake reveals a forgotten world in which European soldiers of fortune, Indian rulers and ambitious adventurers fought to shape the future of northern India. The result is a vivid account of an overlooked period of military history and the remarkable careers of two individuals whose lives were stranger than fiction. AUTHOR: Andy Copestake has been interested in Military History almost since he learned to read. He has run Old Glory UK, the UK and European arm of US wargmes figure manufacturer Old Glory since 1992. The Sailor and the Dancing Girl is his third book for Helion. His two previous works, Their Infantry and Guns Will Astonish You and Khalsa, also covered campaigns in the Indian subcontinent. 6 colour plates, 20 b/w illustrations, 8 b/w maps The Sailor and the Dancing Girl tells the story of two of the most unlikely commanders ever to appear in history. One, an Irish sailor who ruled his own city, the other a dancing girl who was adopted by an Emperor. This book tells their fascinating stories again Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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