THE SIEGE OF DELHI

PUBLISHER NAME – LONDON: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, LONGMANS & ROBERTS.
The Siege of Delhi by H. H. Greathed consists of the personal letters of Hervey Harris Greathed, a British officer in the Bengal Civil Service, written during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Published posthumously by his widow, E. F. Greathed, the work offers a vivid firsthand account of the Siege of Delhi, detailing military operations, daily life, and the harsh realities of the conflict.
While invaluable as a contemporary narrative of one of the most pivotal episodes of the Revolt, the letters also reflect the colonial perspective of the period, with observations on the religious and social tensions that underpinned the uprising. As such, the book remains an important primary source for understanding both the events of 1857 and the mindset of British officials involved.
This copy is handsomely presented in a full leather rebinding and includes a Plan of Delhi folding map illustrating the siege operations.

YEAR- 1858
SIZE- 8 x 5 in
EXPORTABLE- No
CODE NO– BK261