With Clive in India

Description

Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was the military leader who established the military supremacy and political capabilities of the East India Trade company in Bengal during the 18th century. With Clive in India is one of G.A. Henty’s more descriptive and powerful works of historical fiction, that describes the military ventures, battles and intrigues that have helped Clive reach his status as a leader in India.

G.A. Henty has written numerous similar works associated with significant historical events, and With Clive in India is yet another one of his exceptional gems. The story follows the life and adventures of Charlie Marryat – a fatherless young man sent into the service of the East India Trading Company as a soldier. We are acquainted with Charlie as a young boy, and we witness his growth and progress to the hardened soldier who never seems to make any mistakes.

If you’re a fan of historical fiction and interested in the description of genuine military strategies and battles from the 18th century, this is definitely the book for you. While Henty focuses less on character development and more on the actual plot, the action and exciting narrative will keep your attention throughout the story and help you immerse yourself into India’s troubled past.

Henty manages to blend history and fictional accounts in the most seamless ways, and the book contains inspiring descriptions, interesting mentions from actual historical facts and key plot elements designed to capture the reader’s attention. The book does an excellent job of that even in the 21st century, when the style may look dated to some, but is actually presented at a good enough pace to ensure that there is never a dull moment.
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