• ISBN13: 9789371333344
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 225
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 402 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

The Defence of Lucknow: A Diary Recording the Daily Events During the Siege of the European Residency by Thomas Fourness Wilson is a firsthand military account of the dramatic 1857 Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion. The diary captures daily events, hardships, and acts of bravery by British soldiers and civilians defending the Residency. Wilson provides vivid details of the prolonged resistance, strategic decisions, and human endurance under extreme conditions, offering a compelling and valuable historical record of one of colonial India’s most intense conflicts.

Thomas Fourness Wilson (1819–1886) was a British army officer and author known for his service in colonial India and for documenting his experiences during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He is best remembered for his book "History of the Madras Army", which provides a detailed account of the military operations and structure of the Madras Presidency forces. Wilson's writings contribute valuable historical insight into British military administration, colonial warfare, and the role of the Madras Army in British India.