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100 1 _aMalcolm, John,
_d1769-1833
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 1 (of 3) :
_bCollected from the Family Papers Communicated by the Earl of Powis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Life of Robert, Lord Clive, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by John Malcolm is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the life and achievements of Robert Clive, a prominent figure in the British conquest of India during the 18th century, particularly focusing on his role in the establishment of British power in the region. The narrative is drawn from family papers and official correspondence, providing insights into Clive's personal and professional life. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Clive's story by outlining the historical context of India during the 18th century, introducing key political dynamics, and highlighting Clive's early life. It describes his upbringing in Shropshire, touching upon his familial background and early health challenges. As Clive is introduced via letters from relatives, the reader gains a glimpse into his character traits, such as his boldness and desire for distinction, which would later manifest in his military career. This initial portion lays the groundwork for understanding how Clive's formative years influenced his future as a military leader and significant figure in the colonial history of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
653 _aClive, Robert Clive, Baron, 1725-1774
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lifeofrobertlord01malc
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53424
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