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The Recollections of Skinner of Skinner's Horse - James Skinner and His 'Yellow Boys' - Irregular Cavalry in the Wars of India Between the British, Mahratta, Rajput, Mogul, Sikh & Pindarree Forces

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THE RECOLLECTIONS OF SKINNER OF SKINNER'S HORSE INDIA'S MOST FAMOUS CAVALRYMAN RECOUNTS HIS CAREER. James Skinner had a colourful career. He began his military exploits as a mercenary for Indian princes and became a legend as the leader of the 'Yellow Boys' - his renowned irregular cavalry. In the early years of the British domination of the sub-continent Skinner at some time fought almost every martial race India had to offer. These adventures (originally written in Persian) are clear and directly recounted and are supported by text by J. Baily Fraser who gives context to Skinners world.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781846770616
  • Bindende:
  • Paperback
  • Sider:
  • 288
  • Utgitt:
  • 6. april 2006
  • Dimensjoner:
  • 141x215x18 mm.
  • Vekt:
  • 390 g.
Leveringstid: 2-4 uker
Forventet levering: 18. juli 2025

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THE RECOLLECTIONS OF SKINNER OF SKINNER'S HORSE
INDIA'S MOST FAMOUS CAVALRYMAN RECOUNTS HIS CAREER.

James Skinner had a colourful career. He began his military exploits as a mercenary for Indian princes and became a legend as the leader of the 'Yellow Boys' - his renowned irregular cavalry.

In the early years of the British domination of the sub-continent Skinner at some time fought almost every martial race India had to offer. These adventures (originally written in Persian) are clear and directly recounted and are supported by text by J. Baily Fraser who gives context to Skinners world.

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