The Story of the Indian Mutiny

"The Story of the Indian Mutiny" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a historical narrative from the late 1800s that tells the story of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, when Indian soldiers revolted against British control. The book wants to share what really happened, but also to make the story exciting for young people who may want to read it. It introduces the world of India by explaining the history, different groups of people, and traditions that led to British control. It talks about how the British ruled over the Indian people, also explains how the cultural, social and religion of the natives including beliefs, and customs made them angry and helped the revolt to happen in the first place. The early part of the book paints a striking image of India's challenging society, setting the stage for the major turning points and important people who play a role as the mutiny occurs.