Final French Struggles in India And on the Indian Seas Including an Account of the Capture of the Isles of France and Bourbon, and Sketches of the most Eminent Foreign Adventurers in India up to the Period of that Capture

About The Book: This book presents a concealed segment of Anglo-Indian history, aiming to provide a detailed account of the final French struggle for dominance in Southern India until September 1783. It also delves into the successful endeavors of the French during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to disrupt British trade in the Indian Seas, followed by the British capture of the Isles of France and Bourbon, which effectively halted these efforts. These soldiers belonged to the native princes who were perceived as potential adversaries to the British towards the end of the 18th century.

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About The Author: Colonel George Bruce Malleson (1825–1898), an English officer in India, was born in Wimbledon and educated at Winchester. He joined the Bengal infantry in 1842 and participated in the second Burmese War. Afterward, he held various civil positions, including the role of guardian to the young maharaja of Mysore. Colonel Malleson retired as a colonel in 1877 and received the honor of C.S.I. in 1872. Known for his extensive writings, his notable works include the renowned "Red Pamphlet" published in Calcutta during the height of the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. He also authored significant books like History of the French in India and The Decisive Battles of India. Additionally, he contributed biographies of Mughal Emperor Akbar, French governor-general Dupleix, and British officer Robert Clive for the Rulers of India series.