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Stringer Lawrence: The Father Of The Indian Army (1901)

Stringer Lawrence: The Father Of The Indian Army (1901)

Biddulph, John

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ISBN10: 1165766728
ISBN13: 9781165766727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Stringer Lawrence: The Father of the Indian Army is a historical biography written by John Biddulph, originally published in 1901. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Stringer Lawrence, an English soldier who played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian Army during the 18th century. The book begins by exploring Lawrence's early life and military career in England, before delving into his arrival in India in 1748. It details his experiences during the Carnatic Wars, where he served as a key strategist and commander for the British East India Company. Throughout the book, Biddulph highlights Lawrence's contributions to the Indian Army, including his role in the establishment of the Madras Regiment and his efforts to modernize and professionalize the army. He also examines Lawrence's relationships with other important figures in Indian history, including Robert Clive and Hyder Ali. In addition to recounting Lawrence's military achievements, the book also provides insight into his personal life and character. Biddulph paints a portrait of a man who was deeply committed to his work, fiercely loyal to his friends and colleagues, and unafraid to take risks in pursuit of his goals. Overall, Stringer Lawrence: The Father of the Indian Army is an informative and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in Indian military history. Its detailed accounts of Lawrence's military campaigns and personal life make it a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of India and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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