Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener His Life and Work for the Empire, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Grew, Edwin Sharpe

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332607667 ISBN 13 : 9781332607662

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An immersive look at Lord Kitchener’s rise and the pivotal campaigns that shaped empire and war in the Nile countries.

Kitchener’s quick ascent in the Egyptian army is shown against a backdrop of conflict, intelligence work, and hard, dangerous decisions. The narrative follows him from early service in the Intelligence Department to his role in planning relief and reconnaissance during the Sudan campaigns, including the moves toward Khartoum and the clash at Omdurman. Readers will see how his skills, nerve, and resourcefulness earned him notice from colleagues and leaders on both sides of the conflict.

• How a young officer earned a reputation for nerve, disguise, and strategic thinking.


• Key campaigns and turning points in the Sudan theater that shaped a future field marshal.


• An on-the-ground portrait of the era’s military life, leadership, and imperial ambitions.


• Vivid scenes of siege, pursuit, and the high-stakes environment of 19th-century warfare.

Ideal for readers of military history and imperial biographies seeking a detailed, character-focused account of a defining figure and era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332607667
• ISBN 13: 9781332607662
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 291
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