A Short History Of The Madras Volunteer Guards

From 1857, The Date Of Formation, To 1883 (1883)

von Robert Coombes

156 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A Short History Of The Madras Volunteer Guards: From 1857, The Date Of Formation, To 1883 (1883) is a historical account of the Madras Volunteer Guards, a military unit established in 1857 in Madras, India. Written by Robert Coombes, the book provides a detailed overview of the formation, organization, and activities of the Madras Volunteer Guards over the course of their first 26 years of existence. The author draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and newspaper articles, to paint a vivid picture of the unit's role in the British colonial administration of India during the late 19th century. The book covers topics such as the unit's participation in the Indian Mutiny of 1857, their role in maintaining law and order in Madras, and their involvement in various military campaigns throughout India. A Short History Of The Madras Volunteer Guards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India, as well as the development of military institutions during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104600525
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC