Fictions Connected With The Indian Outbreak Of 1857 Exposed (1859)

By Edward Leckey

Book Overview

Fictions Connected With The Indian Outbreak Of 1857 Exposed is a book written by Edward Leckey and published in 1859. The book is a critical analysis of the events surrounding the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. Leckey examines the various myths and fictions that were propagated during and after the rebellion, and exposes them as false. He argues that many of the stories that were circulated at the time were based on hearsay and exaggeration, and that they were used to justify the brutal actions of the British colonial authorities. Leckey also provides a detailed account of the rebellion itself, describing the causes and events that led up to it, as well as the aftermath and its impact on British rule in India. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Indian history and the complex relationship between India and Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166032612
• ISBN13: 9781166032616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"