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George Sydenham Clarke Sydenham

 
9789370979680: India and the war: With An Introduction [Hardcover]

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About The Book: "India and the War: With an Introduction" by George Sydenham Clarke examines India’s pivotal role in World War I, highlighting the contributions of Indian soldiers, resources, and support to the British war effort. Clarke, a seasoned colonial administrator, emphasizes loyalty to the British Crown and defends the Empire’s wartime policies. Through a mix of historical reflection and political commentary, he aims to reinforce imperial unity and justify continued British rule in India during a time of rising nationalist sentiment. About The Author: George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe (1848–1933), was a British Army officer, engineer, and influential colonial administrator. Educated at Woolwich, he served in Egypt and Sudan and played a key role in shaping British defence strategy. As secretary to the Colonial Defence Committee, he was knighted in 1893. Clarke promoted practical, low-cost field fortifications over grand fortresses, ideas later validated during World War I. He also authored military works and fiction, including The Last Great Naval War (1891). The Title 'India and the war: With An Introduction written/authored/edited by George Sydenham Clarke Sydenham', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370979680 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 230 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms

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