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Angels of Albion: Women of the Indian Mutiny

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Robinson provides a unique analysis of the Great Mutiny from the perspective of the British women involved. Robinson conveys, in a manner that strictly military writers do not, the scope of the Mutiny and its "domestic" impact.

Only another woman could have written this book. Robinson combines sympathy with a certain level of judgment of the actions and opinions of some of the participants in a straightforward way. She is unencumbered by the Victorian deference to women and current fear of radical feminism.

The selection of photographs-- current and historical-- and old wood cuts that accompany the text reflect great care and excellent judgment.

In all, an important addition to the field of Mutiny scholarship related in a very human way.