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Author : Lord Edward Gleichen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book A Guardsman's Memories written by Lord Edward Gleichen and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sir George Wentworth Alexander Higginson
Publisher : London : Smith, Elder
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Seventy-one Years of a Guardsman's Life written by Sir George Wentworth Alexander Higginson and published by London : Smith, Elder. This book was released on 1916 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward M. Spiers
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719026591
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (265 download)
Download or read book The Late Victorian Army, 1868-1902 written by Edward M. Spiers and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andrew Cook
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752469614
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book M written by Andrew Cook and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Melville was one of the most influential counter - espionage figures of the twentieth century. This work presents the true story of the real M, William Melville, MI5s founding father and the inspiration for Ian Flemings character in "James Bond".
Author : Lev AC Rosen
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1101933259
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book The Memory Wall written by Lev AC Rosen and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engrossing middle-grade novel set in a high-fantasy video game world that’s part Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, part Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls. Wellhall is an immersive online fantasy world full of giants, sorcerers, and elves—and it’s junior-high-schooler Nick’s only escape from real life. Nick and his mom used to play the online video game together before her early-onset Alzheimer’s forced her to enter an assisted-living facility. At first, Nick seeks distraction in the game, but he soon becomes convinced that his mom is playing the game as a character named Reunne, and dropping him hints about her diagnosis and how he can help her return home. Even as Nick becomes more and more certain that Reunne is actually his mother, Nick’s father and his new friend encourage Nick to confront the possibility that the game is just a game, and that he needs to be prepared to say goodbye to his mother as he knows her. . . . “Readers—gamers and nongamers alike—will cheer the resolution of Nick’s transformative journey. Thoughtful, earnest, and gratifying.” —Kirkus Reviews “A lovely, heartwarming story of a young man negotiating personal crises with the help of games, friends, and family, perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of fantasy and realism.” —The Bulletin “A complex, emotional story about grief and acceptance. . . . A strong, thought-provoking novel.” —Publishers Weekly
Author : Andrew Winrow
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317039947
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The British Army Regular Mounted Infantry 1880–1913 written by Andrew Winrow and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The regular Mounted Infantry was one of the most important innovations of the late Victorian and Edwardian British Army. Rather than fight on horseback in the traditional manner of cavalry, they used horses primarily to move swiftly about the battlefield, where they would then dismount and fight on foot, thus anticipating the development of mechanised infantry tactics during the twentieth century. Yet despite this apparent foresight, the mounted infantry concept was abandoned by the British Army in 1913, just at the point when it may have made the transition from a colonial to a continental force as part of the British Expeditionary Force. Exploring the historical background to the Mounted Infantry, this book untangles the debates that raged in the army, Parliament and the press between its advocates and the supporters of the established cavalry. With its origins in the extemporised mounted detachments raised during times of crisis from infantry battalions on overseas imperial garrison duties, Dr Winrow reveals how the Mounted Infantry model, unique among European armies, evolved into a formalised and apparently highly successful organisation of non-cavalry mounted troops. He then analyses why the Mounted Infantry concept fell out of favour just eleven years after its apogee during the South African Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. As such the book will be of interest not only to historians of the nineteenth-century British army, but also those tracing the development of modern military doctrine and tactics, to which the Mounted Infantry provided successful - if short lived - inspiration.
Author : Basil Keen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351546066
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)
Download or read book The Bach Choir: The First Hundred Years written by Basil Keen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of the Bach Choir provides a much-needed overview of one of the major choral societies in London. Dr Basil Keen examines the background that led to the formation of an ad hoc body to give the first performance in England of J.S. Bach's B minor Mass. The musical and organizational effects of a permanent choral society drawn from one social group are traced during the first twenty years, after such time the pressures of social change led to a complete review followed by a restructuring of the methods of recruitment and internal organization. The rebuilding of the choir at the opening of the twentieth century, the expansion of the repertoire, the upheaval resulting from the First World War and the impact of these events on preparation and performance, are all considered. The book is essentially structured around the tenure of successive Musical Directors: Otto Goldschmidt, Charles Villiers Stanford, Walford Davies, Hugh Allen, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Adrian Boult, Reginald Jacques and David Willcocks, since their varied tastes and interests inevitably had a decisive influence on policy. Keen draws upon previously unpublished material, including minutes and correspondence of the Bach Choir, interviews with relatives and descendants, and examination of family records and correspondence. To date, there has been no survey of a major London choir that encompasses the full history of the organization in context. In this study, Dr Basil Keen provides a thorough examination of the Bach Choir, including the response of the choir to social changes; the influence of conductors and officials; changes in musical taste; relationships with composers and composition; major national and international events; and the effect of these matters on organization and repertoire.
Author : Rachel Neumeier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481448951
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)
Download or read book The Mountain of Kept Memory written by Rachel Neumeier and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A prince and a princess must work together to save their kingdom from invaders ... and dangers within"--
Author : Uriel Dann
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0714646016
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (146 download)
Download or read book The Hashemites in the Modern Arab World written by Uriel Dann and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the crucial role of the Hashemites in Arab nationalism throughout the 20th century, from the 1916 Arab Revolt through the creation of Arab states after World War I, the attempts at Arab unity, and the establishment of two kingdoms, to the current Palestinian debate.
Author : William Wright
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752475843
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book A Tidy Little War written by William Wright and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1882, the British invaded Egypt in an audacious war that gave them control of the country, and the Suez Canal, for more than seventy years. In 'A Tidy Little War', William Wright gives the first full account of that hard-fought and hitherto neglected campaign, which was not nearly as 'tidy' as the British commander would later claim. Using unpublished documents and forgotten books, including the discovery of General Sir Garnet Wolseley's diaries, Wright highlights how the Egyptian War, climaxing in the dawn battle of Tel-el-Kebir, was altogether a close-run thing. These documents offer an intriguing perspective of the General's handling of the war and his relationship with his war staff. The war was the major combined services operation of the late Victorian era, it saw the Royal Navy sail into battle for the last time in its old glory and the book has the first full account of the Bombardment of Alexandria.
Author : Roderick R. McLean
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521038195
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Royalty and Diplomacy in Europe, 1890-1914 written by Roderick R. McLean and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2001 book examines the diplomatic role of royal families in the era before the outbreak of the First World War. It argues that previous historians have neglected for political reasons the important political and diplomatic role of monarchs during the period. Particular attention is given to the Prusso-German, Russian and British monarchies. The Prusso-German and Russian monarchies were central in their countries' diplomacy and foreign policy, principally as a result of their control over diplomatic and political appointments. However, the book also argues that the British monarchy played a much more influential role in British diplomacy than has been accepted hitherto by historians. Individual themes examined include relations between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II, the political significance of the ill-feeling between Wilhelm II and his uncle King Edward VII, the role of Edward VII in British diplomacy, and the impact of royal visits on pre-1914 Anglo-German relations.
Author : M. C. Rast
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030211185
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Shaping Ireland’s Independence written by M. C. Rast and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the political and ideological developments that resulted in the establishment of two separate states on the island of Ireland: the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. It examines how this radical transformation took place, including how British Liberals and Unionists were as influential in the “two-state solution” as any Irish party. The book analyzes transformative events including the third home rule crisis, partition and the creation of Northern Ireland, and the Irish Free State’s establishment through the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The policies and priorities of major figures such as H.H. Asquith, David Lloyd George, John Redmond, Eamon de Valera, Edward Carson, and James Craig receive prominent attention, as do lesser-known events and organizations like the Irish Convention and Irish Dominion League. The work outlines many possible solutions to Britain’s “Irish question,” and discusses why some settlement ideas were adopted and others discarded. Analyzing public discourse and archival sources, this monograph offers new perspectives on the Irish Revolution, highlighting in particular the tension between public rhetoric and private opinion.
Author : Karen Jones
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317188497
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)
Download or read book A Cultural History of Firearms in the Age of Empire written by Karen Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firearms have been studied by imperial historians mainly as means of human destruction and material production. Yet firearms have always been invested with a whole array of additional social and symbolical meanings. By placing these meanings at the centre of analysis, the essays presented in this volume extend the study of the gun beyond the confines of military history and the examination of its impact on specific colonial encounters. By bringing cultural perspectives to bear on this most pervasive of technological artefacts, the contributors explore the densely interwoven relationships between firearms and broad processes of social change. In so doing, they contribute to a fuller understanding of some of the most significant consequences of British and American imperial expansions. Not the least original feature of the book is its global frame of reference. Bringing together historians of different periods and regions, A Cultural History of Firearms in the Age of Empire overcomes traditional compartmentalisations of historical knowledge and encourages the drawing of novel and illuminating comparisons across time and space.
Author : David Burke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786723247
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Russia and the British Left written by David Burke and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of Marxism in Britain throws light on what many historians have referred to as `the enemy within'. In this book, David Burke looks at the activities of Russian political emigres in Britain, and in particular the role of one family: the Rothsteins. He looks at the contributions of Theodore and Andrew Rothstein to British Marxism and the response of the intelligence services to what they regarded as a serious threat to security. With access to recently released documents, this book analyses the activities of early-twentieth century British Marxists and brings to life the story of a remarkable family.
Author : Timothy Bowman
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526129566
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Carson's army written by Timothy Bowman and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) was established in January 1913, as a militant expression of Ulster Unionist opposition to the Third Home Rule Bill. Academic historians have tended to overlook Ulster Loyalism. This book provides the first comprehensive study of the UVF in this period, considering in detail the composition of the officer corps, the marked regional recruiting differences, the ideologies involved, the arming and equipping of the UVF and the contingency plans made by UVF Headquarters in the event of Home Rule being imposed on Ulster. Using previously neglected sources, it demonstrates that the UVF was better armed and less well-trained, with the involvement of fewer British army officers than previous historians have allowed, and suggests that the UVF was quite capable of seizing control of Ulster and installing the Ulster Provisional Government in the event of Home Rule being implemented in 1914. This book will be essential reading for military and Irish historians and their students, and will interest any general reader interested in modern paramilitary forces.
Author : Yigal Sheffy
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135245770
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)
Download or read book British Military Intelligence in the Palestine Campaign, 1914-1918 written by Yigal Sheffy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortly after the end of the First World War, General Sir George Macdonagh, wartime director of British Military Intelligence, revealed that Lord Allenby's victory in Palestine had never been in doubt because of the success of his intelligence service. Seventy-five years later this book explains Macdonagh's statement. Sheffy also adopts a novel approach to traditional heroes of the campaign such as T E Lawrence.
Author : Rodney Atwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178093811X
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Life of Field Marshal Lord Roberts written by Rodney Atwood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of Field Marshal Lord Roberts charts a remarkable life that spanned the apogee of the British Empire. During a diverse career, Roberts won the Victoria Cross, planned the strategic defence of India, turned the tide of war in South Africa, introduced army reform and campaigned for National Service before 1914. Rodney Atwood explores his military career, in particular his role as a tactician and strategist in Afghanistan, Burma, the North-West frontier, South Africa and Europe, but also looks at Roberts as a symbol of Empire and explores his celebration in British culture.
