Author

Publication

2001-05-10 - Carroll & Graf Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • LCCDS392.N67 A45 2001
  • LCCDS392.N67A45 2001

Description

"In this stirring chronicle of the quest undertaken by fearless young British officers in Queen Victoria's Army to secure India's northwest frontier, Charles Allen brings to life one of the most extraordinary chapters in British colonial history. At the same time, he illuminates the background to the ensuing "Great Game," in which Europe's imperial powers squared off in an international tournament to gain control over all of Central Asia.". "Drawing extensively upon diaries, letters, and family mementos as well as his own frequent travels in India, Allen weaves together the stories of John Nicholson and seven other illustrious soldier sahibs into a vivid historical narrative that comes to a rousing climax on the Delhi Ridge in 1857, when with flashing sabers this singular brotherhood fought to save British India from native rebellion."--BOOK JACKET.

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Other Editions

  • Soldier Sahibs: The Daring Adventurers Who Tamed India's Northwest FrontierHardcoverCarroll & Graf Publishers2001-05-10

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