Viscount Hardinge (1891)

By Charles Stewart Hardinge

Book Overview

Viscount Hardinge (1891) is a biography of Charles Stewart Hardinge, the first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore. The book was written by Hardinge himself and details his life and career as a British soldier and statesman. Hardinge served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a diplomat and colonial administrator. He was appointed Governor-General of India in 1844 and played a key role in the First Anglo-Sikh War. The book provides insight into Hardinge's personal and professional life, including his relationships with other notable figures of the time such as Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington. It also offers a glimpse into the political and military landscape of the 19th century. Overall, Viscount Hardinge (1891) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life of a prominent figure in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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: 1437361498
• ISBN13: 9781437361490
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"