02212cam a22003613u 4500 32125 UtSlPG 20260610133731.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 48041561 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Malleson, G. B. (George Bruce), 1825-1898 Rulers of India: Lord Clive Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-24 E-text prepared by Ron Swanson "Rulers of India: Lord Clive" by G. B. Malleson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life of Robert Clive, a key figure in the establishment of British dominance in India during the 18th century, particularly through his military and administrative actions. The book delves into Clive's early years, challenges, and eventual rise as a prominent leader in the tumultuous political landscape of colonial India. The opening of the text introduces Robert Clive as he arrives at Madras in 1744, embarking on his journey with the East India Company. Clive's early years are marked by a lack of direction and dissatisfaction with a mundane clerk's life, yet his bold and daring character foreshadows his significant role in military exploits. His struggles with authority and a yearning for action reveal the turbulence of his inner life, setting the stage for the extraordinary events to follow as he navigates the complexities of colonial governance and warfare in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography Clive, Robert Clive, Baron, 1725-1774 Generals -- India -- Biography Governors -- India -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32125 72971 72971