The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China and Japan, 1856-7-8

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dodd, George, 1808-1881

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China, and Japan" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the significant events surrounding the Indian Revolt of 1857, detailing the rebellion's origins, key confrontations, and its aftermath while also touching upon related military actions in Persia, China, and Japan. The author aims to provide an insightful narrative, capturing both the turmoil of war and the broader context of British military engagements in the East. At the start of the narrative, the author discusses the circumstances leading to the Indian Revolt, reflecting on the initial signs of discontent among native soldiers and the widespread connection among the affected regions. Through the preface and introduction, the thematic focus on not just military encounters but also socio-political dynamics is established, indicating that the revolt arose from a confluence of issues rather than purely military grievances. The author outlines the interconnections between various states in India and emphasizes the British government's response to these uprisings, setting the stage for an exploration of the complex relationships between different cultures and the implications of colonial rule in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-10-24