The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down to the Death of Lord Raglan, by Alexander William Kinglake.
Autor Alexander William Kinglakeen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 iul 2011
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781425569099
ISBN-10: 1425569099
Pagini: 722
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 37 mm
Greutate: 0.99 kg
Ediția:
Editura: University of Michigan Library
ISBN-10: 1425569099
Pagini: 722
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 37 mm
Greutate: 0.99 kg
Ediția:
Editura: University of Michigan Library
Cuprins
1. The new French commander and the prospects of vigorous action which his leadership seemed to be opening. The strength of the belligerents. The problem awaiting solution. The resolves of Pélissier. The impending strife between him and the Emperor; 2. New counter-approaches and consequent fights on the western flank of Sebastopol; 3. Pélissier firmly pursuing his chosen plans of attack in defiance of Louis Napoleon; 4. The renewed expedition to Kertch, with its sequel in the Sea of Azof, and on the Circassian coast; 5. Opening of the third bombardment. Victorious assaults on all the counter-approaches by French and English troops. Conclusion of the third bombardment; 6. The siege and defence carried on to the close of the fourth bombardment; 7. Eighteenth of June. Abortive attacks of the allies on the Karabelnaya defences. The victorious operation effected by General Eyre; 8. Sebastopol after the engagement. General Todleben wounded. His defence of Sebastopol; 9. Pélissier after his discomfiture; 10. Lord Raglan: his (of late) smooth relations with the home government. The affliction he suffered from the disappointment and losses sustained on the 18th of June. His vital strength appearing to give way. His grief at the loss of General Estcourt. A slight ailment affecting the chief; 12. Lord Raglan's insistence on changes in the plan of the siege; 13. The death of Lord Raglan; Appendix; Index.
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This monumental work on the Crimean War by an eyewitness was first published between 1863 and 1887.
This monumental work on the Crimean War by an eyewitness was first published between 1863 and 1887.