1902 Delhi 1857: Diary Of Keith Young Antique Military History Book 1st Ed Maps

Delhi 1857: The Siege, Assault and Capture As Given In The Diary And Correspondence Of The Late Colonel Keith Young

Edited by General Sir Henry Wylie Norman

Published by W&R Chambers Limited: London 1902 1st Edition

Features: 2 Large Folding Maps + 28 Illustrations + Frontis

"The siege of Delhi was a decisive conflict of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The rebellion against the authority of the East India Company was widespread through much of Northern India, but was essentially sparked by the mass uprising by the sepoys of the Bengal Army, which the company had itself raised in its Bengal Presidency (which actually covered a vast area from Assam to borders of Delhi). Seeking a symbol around which to rally, the first sepoys to rebel sought to reinstate the power of the Mughal Empire, which had ruled much of the Indian subcontinent in the previous centuries. Lacking overall direction, many who subsequently rebelled also flocked to Delhi."

Condition: Light wear and minor rub through to covers and spine. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Pages are clean, bright and well presented with subtle age toning only. All plates and maps present. A beautifully presented copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 17cm x 5.5cm - 371 pages