Forty – one years in India: From Subaltern to Commander -in- Chief

Forty-One Years in India: From Subaltern to Commander-in-Chief is the memoir of Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, chronicling his military service from a junior officer to the highest ranks in British India. Covering key campaigns like the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the Second Afghan War, Roberts provides detailed insights into British colonial strategies, leadership, and battlefield experiences. His narrative reflects imperial attitudes of the time, blending personal valor with broader military and political developments across 19th-century India.