A Particular Account of the European Military Adventurers of Hindustan, from 1784 to 1803
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the role and influence of European military adventurers who operated within the Indian subcontinent during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Herbert Compton, drawing upon historical records and contemporary accounts, examines the lives of mercenaries and soldiers of fortune who served various Indian princes and states. The text provides a detailed analysis of the political instability and shifting power dynamics that allowed these individuals to command significant military forces during the period between 1784 and 1803.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of European mercenaries serving in the armies of the Maratha Empire and other regional powers.
- Analysis of the military tactics and organizational structures employed by European-led battalions in Hindustan.
- Biographical sketches of prominent figures such as Benoit de Boigne and George Thomas.
- Historical context regarding the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of British influence in India.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and researchers frequently cite this text as a primary source for understanding the unique mercenary culture that existed in India prior to the consolidation of British colonial rule. Scholars note that while the prose reflects the stylistic conventions of the late nineteenth century, it remains a foundational reference for the study of military history in the region.
Page Count:
419
Publication Date:
1976-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019577227X
ISBN-13:
9780195772272
History
Biography
Colonial History
Military History
India
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