Lucknow & Oude In The Mutiny
By Lieut. General McLeod Innes
Published by A.D. Innes And Co: London 1895 1st Edition
Features:
Multiple foldout maps + plates - all present.
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Lucknow & Oude in the Mutiny by Lieutenant General McLeod Innes, published in London by A.D. Innes and Co. in 1895, provides a detailed and authoritative account of the events surrounding the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in the province of Oudh (Oude) and the city of Lucknow. Written by a senior military officer with firsthand experience and access to official records, the book offers a measured, strategic, and often vivid retelling of the dramatic sieges, battles, and acts of endurance that defined the campaign. Innes combines personal observation with military analysis, describing the bravery of British and Indian troops, the leadership of key figures such as Sir Henry Lawrence and Sir Colin Campbell, and the hardships endured by civilians during the long and bloody conflict.
Beyond recounting military operations, Innes places the uprising within a broader historical and political context, exploring the causes of disaffection among Indian soldiers and the administrative failures that contributed to the revolt. His narrative, though shaped by the imperial viewpoint of the late Victorian era, reveals a deep respect for courage and sacrifice on both sides of the struggle. As both a military history and a work of remembrance, Lucknow & Oude in the Mutiny stands as an important contribution to the literature of the Indian Mutiny, combining disciplined scholarship with the moral reflections of a veteran seeking to preserve the memory of one of the 19th century's most defining colonial crises."
Condition:
General wear, fading and minor rub through to covers. Endpapers have been professionally replaced restoring structural integrity. Binding, as a result, is excellent with no loose pages. All maps, plates, diagrams etc are present. Pages are clean and well presented with subtle age toning only. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 23cm x 16cm x 3.5cm - 224 pages
