Memoirs of the Life of the Right Hon. Warren Hastings, First Governor-General of Bengal
- 562 pages
- 20 hours of reading
George Robert Gleig Books
George Robert Gleig was a Scottish author renowned for his evocative military narratives. Initially a divinity student, he famously forsook his scholarship to join Wellington's army, experiencing firsthand the pivotal campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars and conflicts in the United States. His battlefield insights, particularly from the Peninsular War, formed the basis of his most celebrated work, which first appeared in Blackwood's Magazine. Gleig's prose is marked by a stark realism and acute observations on the soldier's life, establishing him as a significant voice in war literature.
The Life of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
- 526 pages
- 19 hours of reading
The History of the British Empire in India
- 332 pages
- 12 hours of reading
This book provides a detailed history of the British Empire in India, from the earliest days of the East India Company to the late 19th century. Thornton explores the political and economic impact of British colonialism on India, as well as its cultural legacy.