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By John Lang. Full color edition. Discover the dramatic rise of one of the most influential figures in the early British Empire in this classic account of war, ambition, and empire-building in eighteenth-century India.
In The Story of Lord Clive, author John Lang recounts the extraordinary life of Robert Clive, better known as Lord Clive, whose military and political achievements played a decisive role in establishing British power in India. Combining adventure, biography, and imperial history, the book transports readers into the turbulent world of the East India Company during a period of intense rivalry, warfare, and political change.
The story follows Clive from his troubled youth in England to his arrival in India as a clerk in the service of the East India Company. Amid conflict between European powers and Indian rulers, Clive emerged as a daring military leader whose victories helped alter the balance of power in India. Lang recounts campaigns, sieges, political intrigues, and battlefield triumphs, including the famous Battle of Plassey, which became a turning point in the expansion of British power.
Lang’s engaging narrative captures the excitement and complexity of the age while portraying a man whose ambition and determination carried him from obscurity as a Company clerk to a position of extraordinary power in British India. At the same time, the book provides a window into the East India Company’s growing influence and the political and military struggles that accompanied its expansion.
This carefully restored edition revives a fascinating historical classic for a new generation of readers. Ideal for students, lovers of military and imperial history, and those interested in India and the British Empire, The Story of Lord Clive remains a compelling account of a pivotal period in eighteenth-century history.
About the author: John Lang (1816–1864) was an Australian-born lawyer, journalist, and novelist who spent many years living and working in India. Known for his writings on India and colonial society, he was a prolific journalist and author and is recognized as Australia’s first native-born novelist.
