History of the Services of the Madras Artillery V1: With a Sketch of the Rise of the Power of the East India Company in Southern India (1852)

""History Of The Services Of The Madras Artillery V1"" is a book written by Peter James Begbie and published in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the Madras Artillery, a regiment of the British Indian Army that was stationed in the Madras Presidency during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author traces the history of the regiment from its inception in the early 1700s to the time of the book's publication. The book also includes a sketch of the rise of the power of the East India Company in Southern India. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the political and military events that led to the establishment of British rule in the region. Overall, ""History Of The Services Of The Madras Artillery V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Indian Army and the East India Company's role in the colonization of India. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the Madras Artillery's contributions to British military campaigns in India.In Two Volumes.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.