The Company's Sword

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Focusing on the British East India Company's acquisition of a private army, this book explores the pivotal roles played by both Indian and European soldiers in the Company's expansion. It examines the institutional development of these armies and the rebellions that arose in response, revealing the underlying militarism that characterized colonial India. Through detailed analysis, Christina Welsch sheds light on the complexities of military power and its influence on the Company's operations and the region's history.