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About The Book: The book "The Founders of the Indian Empire: Clive, Warren Hastings, and Wellesley. Lord Clive" delves into the legitimacy of British claims to govern Hindustan by examining the actions of key figures in the Indian Empire's founding. Focusing on Clive, the narrative highlights his transformative role on the southeastern coast, where English settlers gained recognition as a superior race. The book explores Clive's impact on Southern India, his governance in Bengal, and the challenges of establishing British rule. While acknowledging Clive's brilliance, the author maintains impartiality, addressing potential shortcomings. The narrative combines historical records and memoirs for a comprehensive exploration of Clive's pivotal role in India's early British rule. About The Author: Lieut.-Colonel George Bruce Malleson CSI (1825 – 1898) was an English officer in India and author. he obtained a cadetship in the Bengal infantry in 1842, and served through the second Burmese War. His subsequent appointments were in the civil line, the last being that of guardian to the young maharaja of Mysore. He was a voluminous writer, his first work to attract attention being the famous "Red Pamphlet", published at Calcutta in 1857, when the Sepoy Mutiny was at its height. Among his other books the most valuable are History of the French in India (2nd ed., 1893) and The Decisive Battles of India. The Title 'The Founders of the Indian Empire: Clive, Warren Hastings, and Wellesley Lord Clive written/authored/edited by G. B. Malleson ', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085863 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 568 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: