Clive, with Marlborough, Wellington and Slim, one of the quartet of utterly brilliant English/British military leaders, and the only one with no military heritage. A true hero.
Midway in the 3rd para I think you meant to say “did NOT just appear” - making a valid point about the Indian subcontinent’s transition from a population of principalities to a unified (more or less) modern state.
Excellent article Robert. I think the locals of Shropshire will have strong views apposed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-65116317#:~:text=An%20information%20board%20interpreting%20the,MP%20and%20mayor%20for%20Shrewsbury
Thanks! The idea that Clive was a racist is tiresome nonsense
Clive, with Marlborough, Wellington and Slim, one of the quartet of utterly brilliant English/British military leaders, and the only one with no military heritage. A true hero.
The same people are getting into a huff about Union flags in Birmingham right now.
Midway in the 3rd para I think you meant to say “did NOT just appear” - making a valid point about the Indian subcontinent’s transition from a population of principalities to a unified (more or less) modern state.
Thanks! Corrected