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The Life of Hyder Ally with an Account of his Usurpation of the King of Mysore...to which is Annexed, a Genuine Narrative of the Sufferings of the British Prisoners of War, Taken by His Son Tippoo Saib
by Robson, Francis
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Modern black cloth backstrip lettered in gilt with marbled endpapers. Fine
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About This Item
London: Printed for S. Hooper, 1786. First edition. Hardcover. Modern black cloth backstrip lettered in gilt with marbled endpapers. Fine. VI, 228 (3) pages. 22 x 14 cm. Signed by author at end of Preface. Hyder Alie was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India, or more famously known as "the Napoleon of South India" for his relentless fighting against the East India Company and their ambitions of expansion in South India. Having already fought a war with the East India Company, he was known far and wide for his gunpowder rockets. In the First Anglo-Mysore War he successfully defended his kingdom against a joint attack by the East India Company. Slight toning lower portion of first two leaves, owner inscription top title page. Glossary at rear defines Indian vocabulary.
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- Title
- The Life of Hyder Ally with an Account of his Usurpation of the King of Mysore...to which is Annexed, a Genuine Narrative of the Sufferings of the British Prisoners of War, Taken by His Son Tippoo Saib
- Author
- Robson, Francis
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Modern black cloth backstrip lettered in gilt with marbled endpapers. Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Printed for S. Hooper
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1786
- Keywords
- Military History
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