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About The Book: "The Marches of the British Armies: Armies in the Peninsula of India, During the Campaigns of 1790 and 1791" is a detailed military account of British operations in southern India during the wars against Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The book chronicles troop movements, strategic decisions, and logistical challenges faced by British forces in the rugged terrain of the Indian peninsula. It provides firsthand insights into colonial military campaigns, revealing the complexities of warfare, alliances, and imperial ambition in late 18th-century India. About The Author: James Rennell (1742–1830) was a pioneering English geographer, historian, and naval officer, renowned as the Father of Oceanography. He produced the first accurate maps of Bengal and India and served as Surveyor General of Bengal. A skilled marine surveyor, Rennell began his career in the Royal Navy and later joined the East India Company. His detailed surveys and hydrographic work laid the groundwork for modern Indian cartography. He co-founded the Royal Geographical Society in 1830, shaping the field of geography. The Title 'The Marches Of The British Armies: Armies In The Peninsula Of India, During The Campaigns Of 1790 And 1791 written/authored/edited by James Rennell', published in the year 1792. The ISBN 9789371698313 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 131 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in Middle English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.