Lord Clive (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): (English Men of Action Series)

by Charles William Wilson )

Overview

Lord Clive (1725–1774) was the statesman and general who secured the empire of British India (as well as the wealth that followed) for the British crown. This biography by Sir Charles William Wilson examines the life of this extraordinary man of huge accomplishment who was renowned for his skillful civil and military administration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411447653
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	04/19/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	242 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Sir Charles William Wilson (1836–1905) was a British military officer, surveyor, and cartographer who distinguished himself throughout his career. He was deeply involved in survey work in Beirut, Palestine, and the Sinai desert—regions that required great tact and judgment. He also went on numerous expeditions over the course of his career.