TY  - BOOK
AU  - Malcolm,John
TI  - The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 2 (of 3): Collected from the Family Papers Communicated by the Earl of Powis
AV  - DS 
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
KW  - Clive, Robert Clive, Baron, 1725-1774
N1  - Release date is 2017-04-30; Produced by Brian Coe, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online
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N2  - "The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by John Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the life and military career of Robert Clive, a key figure in establishing British control in India during the 18th century. The book likely covers significant events related to Clive's role in battles, political maneuvers, and his interactions with various figures in colonial India, particularly during the conflicts with the French and the Dutch.  At the start of the second volume, the narrative delves into military campaigns led by Clive and contemporaneous figures like Colonel Forde and the French General Bussy. The chapter opens with details of military operations in the Northern Circars and shifts to Clive's strategic decisions and their implications on the shifting power dynamics in India. Events such as the siege of Madras, engagements with Dutch forces, and various political intrigues are discussed, highlighting Clive's pivotal role in these historical moments. The text provides insight into the challenges and successes faced by Clive and serves as a lens to view the broader context of colonialism and European rivalry in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54633
ER  -