Clive - The Life and Death of a British Emperor by Robert Harvey

Clive - The Life and Death of a British Emperor by Robert Harvey

'A dashing biography full of rich detail and sharp comment' The Times Robert Harvey has written an in-depth study of the extraordinary man who was one of Britain's great romantic adventurers. At the age of 35, Clive had conquered the continent of India and established an empire that endured for two centuries. Despite his fame and immense fortune, he died mysteriously at the age of 50. His death was thought by many to be suicide, but Harvey produces compelling evidence that casts doubt on that. With access to unpublished papers CLIVE OF INDIA illuminates the real man behind the myths for the first time.

'Thoughtful and pleasantly written bookIntelligent and provocative ... a clear, well-observed picture of English political life in the mid 18th century.'
Country Life

'A dashing biography full of rich detail and sharp comment'
The Times

'Well-written and sprightly'
Independent

Robert Harvey is a former MP who spent nine years on the foreign staff of The Economist, where he become assistant editor. He has written many books including THE RETURN OF THE STRONG and THE UNDEFEATED. He lives in Powys, Wales and London.

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ISBN 13	9780340654415
ISBN 10	0340654414
Title	Clive - The Life and Death of a British Emperor
Author	Robert Harvey
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton
Year published	1999-03-18
Number of pages	406
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