Gurinder Singh Mann
Gurinder Singh Mann is a Punjabi historian and the author of multiple books on Sikh culture. Currently he has been working diligently on Sikh
Museum Initiative as its Director and researched on numerous Sikhs relics and artifacts
in UK.
Recently
Helion & Company have released Mann’s third book, The British and the Sikh Discovery, Warfare and
Friendship c1700-1900. Unlike other books on British & Sikhs which
either deal with the Sikhs participations in World Wars or Sikh contribution in
Indian freedom struggle against British, this book focuses on the period prior
to these developments. Both became regional powers in Indian sub-continent
after the collapse of the Mughal Empire and eventually clashed when the Sikhs
kingdom remained the only independent entity neighbouring to India held by
British East India Company.
The beauty of the book
is that it will appeal both a casual reader and serious student of history. The
chapters are well referenced but are not overly onerous in vocabulary and style
to discourage non-academic readers. The appendices on various treaties signed
and important letters during this period are a useful addition.
Book
is highly recommended and is available in UK & rest of the Europe on
Helicon Website.
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
India
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