With Clive in India: Or, The Beginnings of an Empire

With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by G.A. Henty (1832–1902) is a historical adventure novel set during the rise of British power in India. Through the eyes of a young British protagonist, the story follows Robert Clive’s military campaigns and the establishment of British dominance. Blending fact with fiction, Henty presents imperialism as heroic and justified, reflecting Victorian-era attitudes. The book was intended for young readers and aimed to instill pride in Britain’s colonial exploits and values.