Narrative of the Burmese War in 1824-26: As Originally Compiled from Official Documents  (Paperback, Horace Hayman Wilson)

About The Book: "A Narrative of the First Burmese War, 1824-26" by George William DeRhe-Philipe, published in 1905, recounts the first Anglo-Burmese War. Based on the author's firsthand experiences as a lieutenant in the British army, the book explores the political tensions, military strategies, and aftermath of the conflict. DeRhe-Philipe delves into the key figures, such as Sir Archibald Campbell and King Bagyidaw, offering insights into cultural differences and the challenges faced by the British army. About The Author: Horace Hayman Wilson (1786-1860), an English orientalist, initially practiced medicine before joining the Bengal establishment of the British East India Company in 1808. Serving as secretary to the committee of public instruction, he opposed making English the sole medium in native schools. Wilson delved into India's ancient language and literature, translating the Rigveda into English and producing the first Sanskrit-English Dictionary in 1819. He also translated Kalidasa's Meghaduuta in 1813, showcasing his interest in Sanskrit literature. The Title 'Narrative of the Burmese War in 1824-26: As Originally Compiled from Official Documents written/authored/edited by Horace Hayman Wilson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362081148 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 224 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: