As the subtitle implies the book "Sicques, Tigers or Thieves" charts the history of the Sikhs in the 18th century through eyewitness accounts. Ths period of Sikh history saw this remarkable new faith transform from outlaws to sovereigns of one of Mughals India's most important states, the Punjab.

In a recent review in the Royal Asiatic Society Journal, Prof. Christopher Shackle, the author of numerous books on the Sikhs, the language of Gurbani and Punjabi wrote "This is a splendid compilation of documents which should have an appeal beyond the narrowly academic to a range of readers, including many with general interests in the expansion of British rule in northern India as well as those particularly interested in early Sikh history at whom the book is most directly targeted." he went on to say "Although it is thus also suitably designed for reference purposes, this is perhaps a book meant more for enjoyable browsing than for a systematic read-through. Like all such anthologies of quite heterogeneous content, it will provoke its readers to making sense of the material it presents in their own varied ways."

Khushwant Singh, a noted Sikh historian described the book as  "delightful" in The Tribune and went on to say "A fascinating account of the Sikhs as seen by foreign travellers in the land which was to become their kingdom. They give us an insight into the macho self-image that Sikhs have to this day - anything you can do I can do better. This spirit of upmanship has sustained the community miniscule in numbers but grand in achievements."

"Sicques, Tigers or Thieves" is perfect for those interested in Sikh history as well as academics and researchers.  Published by Palgrave Macmillan it is widely avaialble through bookshops or through Amazon at a discounted price (see below)

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