The Last Of The Peshwas: A Tale Of The Third Maratha War (1907)

By Michael MacMillan

Book Overview

The Last Of The Peshwas: A Tale Of The Third Maratha War is a historical novel written by Michael Macmillan in 1907. The book is set during the Third Anglo-Maratha War, which took place in India in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the last Peshwa ruler of the Maratha Empire, Baji Rao II, and his struggle against the British East India Company.The novel begins with the British army invading the Maratha Empire and capturing the city of Pune, the capital of the Peshwa. Baji Rao II is forced to flee and seek refuge with various allies, including the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Scindia family of Gwalior. The book follows his journey as he tries to gather support and form alliances to fight against the British.Along the way, Baji Rao II faces many challenges, including betrayal from his own allies and the loss of his beloved wife. The novel also explores the political and social tensions that existed in India during this time, including the conflict between different Indian rulers and the British.Overall, The Last Of The Peshwas is a gripping tale of love, war, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of India's most significant historical events. It provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the Maratha rulers and their struggle against British colonialism.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: 1167212258
• ISBN13: 9781167212253
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"