Publisher's Synopsis
""The English Captives in Oudh: An Episode in the History of the Mutinies of 1857-58"" is a historical account written by Wylie Macleod and published in 1858. The book details the events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny, from the perspective of a group of English prisoners in Oudh, a region in northern India. The prisoners were held captive by Indian rebels who had risen up against British colonial rule. Macleod provides a detailed account of the prisoners' experiences, including their capture, imprisonment, and eventual release. He also describes the conditions of the rebellion, the actions of the Indian rebels, and the response of the British authorities. The book sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of the time, including the tensions between British colonial rule and Indian nationalism.Overall, ""The English Captives in Oudh"" provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in Indian and British colonial history. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of India and 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.
