Lord Amherst: And The British Advance Eastwards To Burma (1894)

By Richardson Evans and Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie

Book Overview

""Lord Amherst: And The British Advance Eastwards To Burma"" is a historical book written by Anne Thackeray Ritchie in 1894. The book is a detailed account of the British East India Company's military expedition to Burma led by Lord Amherst in 1825-26. The author describes the political and military strategies employed by the British to conquer Burma and expand their empire in Southeast Asia. The book also sheds light on the cultural and social aspects of Burma during that time, including the Burmese resistance to British rule and the impact of the invasion on the local people. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in British colonial history and Southeast Asian studies. Overall, ""Lord Amherst: And The British Advance Eastwards To Burma"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the complex relationship between colonial powers and their subjects in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1437087027
• ISBN13: 9781437087024
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"