The Indian Rebellion of 1857: everything you wanted to know

This book narrates the story of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, which was one of the bloodiest insurrections in the history of the British Empire. Saul David combines formidable storytelling with groundbreaking research to reveal the complex and disturbing causes of the mutiny. The mutiny, sparked by the introduction of the Enfield rifle with cartridges greased with animal fat, was a culmination of long-standing grievances against British colonial rule. The book details the key events, including the initial uprising in Meerut, the sieges of Delhi and Lucknow, and the subsequent British reprisals. David argues that the mutiny was not a spontaneous event but a carefully planned conspiracy with broader political and social implications.