Author Description

Product Description The book recounts the history and significant moments of the revolt of 1857. It has sixty-three visuals (full page) accompanied by descriptions. These cover events, individuals, and monuments related to the rebellion. Based on Campbell's A Narrative of the Indian Revolt from its Outbreak tothe Capture of Lucknow, 1858, the volume selects illustrations concerned with people, leaders, symbols, monuments, and events of insurrection at various storm centers. Cross-checking this source material with other contemporary records, the editor also brings in valuable annotations where required.An introduction by S.P. Verma underlines the background and contours of the rebellion and put the visuals in their historical perspective. About the Author S.P. Verma retired as professor of history, Aligarh Muslim University and is currently Senior Fellow with the Indian Council of Historical Research.