Rulers of India: Lord Clive

By G. B. (George Bruce) Malleson

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Witness the unlikely ascent of a discontented clerk who becomes a legendary figure, shaping the destiny of a nation amidst the clash of empires.

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Biographies History - British History - General

Released

2010-04-24

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Summary

"Rulers of India: Lord Clive" by G. B. Malleson is a historical biography that chronicles the life of Robert Clive, a pivotal character in the British East India Company's rise to power. The story begins with Clive's arrival in Madras in 1744, where he is portrayed as a restless young man unsuited to a life of routine. It then tracks his transformation from a disgruntled clerk to a military leader, highlighting his courage and ambition in the volatile world of colonial India. Through Clive's struggles with authority and his desire for action, the book illustrates his journey through military campaigns and complex political situations, defining his significant impact on 18th-century India and the establishment of British dominance.