With the Cossacks (Classic Reprint): Being the Story of an Irishman Who Rode With the Cossacks Throughout the Russo-Japanese War - Couverture souple
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The letters which form the basis Of the following chapters are reprinted from the New York Herald, by whose kind permission they are here reproduced; and the writer of them takes this Opportunity of thanking Mr. James Gordon Bennett, the proprietor of that paper, for placing him, in the first instance, in a position to write these articles at all.
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The 1904-5 Russo-Japanese War was hardly Russia’s finest military hour, and its humbling at the hands of the rising Japanese set the scene for the 1905 revolution - a rehearsal for 1917. This is the story, as its sub-title indicates, of the war as seen by an outside observer - an Irish correspondent for the ‘New York Herald’ newspaper, - (still in the hands of the legendary James Gordon Bennett - the man who sent Henry Morton Stanley to find Dr Livingstone) - who accompanied the Cossacks, Russia’s fierce horse-soldiers under General Mischenko, throughout the campaign. With more than a hint of ‘Boys Own Paper’ swagger, McCullagh takes his readers through the war’s main battles, from Mukden to the fall of Port Arthur. after which he and his Russian comrades fall into the hands of the victorious Japanese. The book concludes with an eerily accurate prophecy of coming Japanese supremacy in Asia - and also of their decline. ‘Success will bring satiety...time and wealth and factory servitude, the great corroders of all martial virtue, will gradually take the fine edge from off their valour’.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey into the heart of the Russo-Japanese War. The author, an intrepid correspondent, offers a firsthand account of his experiences in the besieged fortress of Port Arthur. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, he paints a portrait of a city teetering on the edge of conflict, where political tensions simmer beneath a veneer of social gatherings and military parades. The book delves into the complexities of life in Port Arthur, exploring the diverse characters that inhabited the city, from Russian officers and soldiers to Chinese laborers and Jewish merchants. It provides a glimpse into the daily routines, the anxieties, and the uncertainties that permeated life under the shadow of war. The author also sheds light on the political maneuvering and diplomatic posturing that preceded the outbreak of hostilities, offering a unique perspective on the events that led to the Russo-Japanese War. The book's significance lies in its ability to transport readers to a pivotal moment in history, offering a rare glimpse into the human experience of war. It reveals the anxieties and hopes of those caught in the crossfire of a global conflict, making it a valuable contribution to our understanding of this critical period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333757922_0
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