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Mutiny Memoirs : Being Personal Reminiscences Of The Great Sepoy Revolt Of 1857

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Amid the smoke and rumours of the Great Revolt of 1857, one voice speaks in steady, unflinching detail. One officer amid an empire. In Mutiny Memoirs, A. R. D. Mackenzie, a British officer serving in colonial India, offers a rare firsthand account of the Indian Mutiny, written with the immediacy of someone who watched comrades, sepoys and civilians all caught in the same storm. His sepoy rebellion eyewitness narrative traces the sudden collapse of trust, the confusion of shifting loyalties, and the hard choices demanded by duty and survival. More than a nineteenth century war memoir, this is a primary source on the Indian uprising and the workings of the British Empire in India at a moment of existential crisis. Mackenzie writes as a participant and observer, capturing the atmosphere of Victorian era India conflict, the texture of military routine, and the moral strain of command. Essential reading for the great revolt of 1857 history and colonial India military history, it is recommended for history students and a valuable resource for military historians, as well as general readers drawn to classic Indian mutiny accounts and British officer memoirs of 1857. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789354484773
  • ISBN-10: 9354484778
  • Publisher: Alpha Edition
  • Publish Date: March 2021
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.51 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.74 pounds
  • Page Count: 224

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