The 15 Minute Book Club · Alex Churchill, Matt Bone

History Hack: The Legendary James Skinner

May 30, 2024·40 min·4 clips

Skinner joined the Maratha army after the East India Company barred mixed-race officers.

Historian Josh discusses James Skinner, a mixed-race officer in colonial India who was barred from the East India Company due to racism but rose to fame by joining the Maratha army. The episode explores his dramatic life, military exploits, and the challenges he faced, blending personal narrative with broader themes of identity and colonial history.

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