With Clive in India by G.A. Henty

Description

With Clive in India by G.A. Henty is a historical adventure novel that follows a young Englishman, Charlie Marryat, as he joins Robert Clive’s campaigns in India during the mid-18th century. The novel vividly depicts key events such as the Battle of Plassey (1757) and the establishment of British control in Bengal, showcasing Clive’s military genius and the broader conflicts between the British, French, and Indian rulers.

As with many of Henty’s works, the novel blends history with fiction, presenting an action-packed story filled with battles, intrigue, and personal bravery. Through Charlie’s journey, readers gain insight into the military and political struggles of the time while experiencing a classic coming-of-age tale.

Though written from a British imperial perspective, With Clive in India remains a notable historical novel that provides a dramatized account of one of the most crucial periods in India’s colonial history.