{"product_id":"six-battles-for-india-anglo-sikh-wars-1845-46-and-1848-49-9781800550438","title":"Six Battles for India: Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-46 and 1848-49","description":"\u003cb\u003eGeorge Bruce's remarkable book uncovers the history of the two Anglo-Sikh Wars that erupted in India in the 1840s. Perfect for fans of William Dalrymple, Lawrence James and Richard Holmes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the end of the nineteenth century India was described as the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, but how did such a small island come to dominate one of the richest lands in the world? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWithout doubt the toughest opponents to British control was led by the Sikhs. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRanjit Singh, the brilliant \"Lion of Punjab\", who ruled the Sikh Empire had revolutionised his army by employing French officers from Napoleon's Grand Army to train his artillery and infantry on the European model. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe had ruled well and created a cultural and artistic renaissance in his lands, yet his death led to infighting amongst his successors and within a few years tension with the neighbouring British-protected territory broke out into open warfare. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeorge Bruce explores how the military might of the East India Company clashed with the powerful forces of the Sikh Empire in six hard-fought battles. Using a wide array of contemporary source materials he demonstrates how close the British forces were to being decimated and how they were only saved by treason within the Sikh ranks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e described Bruce's books as \"well researched, with a keen eye for historical detail.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSix Battles for India: The Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-6 and 1848-9\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant account of one of the conflicts that led to the formation of the British Empire. It is part of the series \u003ci\u003eConflicts of Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, which also includes \u003ci\u003eRetreat from Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Burma Wars: 1824-1886\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sapere Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554163331346,"sku":"9781800550438","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_385c7d38-e951-4c12-af27-63d2ea8eeda8.jpg?v=1731708963","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/six-battles-for-india-anglo-sikh-wars-1845-46-and-1848-49-9781800550438","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}