Bengal Mutiny - The Story Of The Sepoy Rebellion
By George Dangerfield
Published by Hutchinson & Co: London 1933 1st Edition
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Fine Binding In Leather
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George Dangerfield's Bengal Mutiny - The Story of the Sepoy Rebellion (first published in 1933 by Harcourt, Brace & Co.) offers a compact, narrative‑driven account of the 1857 uprising that shook British India. Drawing on contemporary reports and official dispatches, Dangerfield traces the revolt from its flashpoint in Meerut through the brutal sieges of Cawnpore, Lucknow and Delhi, highlighting the ferocious street fighting, the mass killings of civilians, and the desperate attempts by British officials to hold out in embattled "Residencies." The book foregrounds the dramatic episodes that defined the conflict—the massacre at the Satichaura Ghat, the heroic defence of the Lucknow Residency under Sir Henry Havelock, and the eventual recapture of Delhi—while presenting the rebellion as a watershed moment that exposed the fragility of colonial rule.
Although Dangerfield's work is relatively brief (about 270 pages) and written for a general readership, it has been praised for its vivid storytelling and its ability to convey the emotional intensity of the mutiny without becoming a dense scholarly tome. Critics note that the book focuses primarily on the military campaigns and the experiences of the British forces, giving limited space to the sepoys' grievances or the broader political context, yet it remains a useful introductory survey for readers new to the episode. By weaving together eyewitness detail with a clear, readable style, Dangerfield situates the 1857 rebellion as both a tragic catastrophe and a pivotal prelude to later Indian nationalist movements, making the volume a lasting, accessible contribution to the historiography of the Sepoy Mutiny."
20th century binding in very good condition. Pages very clean and well presented. Genuine 1st Edition 1st Printing in luxury binding. No loose pages. A stunning 1st edition copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
