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Imperial Warriors : Britain and the Gurkhas

Tony Gould

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Imperial Warriors : Britain and the Gurkhas

by Tony Gould
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Courageous Gurkhas: Legendary soldiers from the Himalayas.

"Imperial Warriors" tells the remarkable story of Gurkha soldiers and their unique relationship with the British and Indian armies. Tony Gould contextualizes Nepal's history and the Gurkha force's expansion and contraction, debunking myths and exploring their remarkable courage, endurance, and loyalty. This book is an excellent read for those interested in military history, Gurkha culture, and British colonialism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Imperial Warriors : Britain and the Gurkhas

by Tony Gould
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ISBN: 9781862073654
Author: Tony Gould
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: War, World History, Biography, History
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 17 readers)

Description

Gurkhas have been recruited into the British and Indian armies since 1814. In this absorbing study, Tony Gould examines the many legends that have grown up around these stocky soldiers whose name has become synonymous with courage, endurance, and loyalty. He details the colorful history of the Gurkhas’ relationship with the British and the Indians and their place in Nepalese history, showing that the reality of these fierce warriors is in many ways more remarkable than the myth. “A significant piece of original historical research.” — The Times Literary Supplement
 

Courageous Gurkhas: Legendary soldiers from the Himalayas.

"Imperial Warriors" tells the remarkable story of Gurkha soldiers and their unique relationship with the British and Indian armies. Tony Gould contextualizes Nepal's history and the Gurkha force's expansion and contraction, debunking myths and exploring their remarkable courage, endurance, and loyalty. This book is an excellent read for those interested in military history, Gurkha culture, and British colonialism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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