Description: Queen Victoria's Little Wars by Byron Farwell "Tells all the old stories of imperial heroism con brio." —Noel Annan, New York Review of Books FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From 1837 to 1901, in Asia, China, Canada, Africa, and elsewhere, military expedition were constantly being undertaken to protect resident Britons or British interests, to extend a frontier, to repel an attack, avenge an insult, or suppress a mutiny or rebellion. Continuous warfare became an accepted way of life in the Victorian era, and in the process the size of the British Empire quadrupled. But engrossing as these small wars are—and they bristle with bizarre, tragic, and often humorous incident—it is the officers and men who fought them that dominate this book. With their courage, foolhardiness, and eccentricities, they are an unforgettable lot. Author Biography During the Second World War, Byron Farwell (1921–1999) served as a captain of engineers attached to the Mediterranean Allied Air Force in the British Eighth Army area. Review "Byron Farwell has had a field day with his rich and varied material. . . . His book can be warmly recommended." -- Christopher Hibbert - Book World"A well-researched, highly readable account. . . . The book is delightful and will be of value and interest to both the student of military history and of the Victorian Empire." -- Library Journal Review Text "Byron Farwell has had a field day with his rich and varied material. . . . His book can be warmly recommended." Review Quote "Byron Farwell has had a field day with his rich and varied material. . . . His book can be warmly recommended." Details ISBN0393302350 Author Byron Farwell Pages 432 Language English ISBN-10 0393302350 ISBN-13 9780393302356 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 909.81 Short Title QUEEN VICTORIAS LITTLE WARS Residence Hillsboro, VA, US DOI 10.1604/9780393302356 UK Release Date 1985-07-24 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1985-07-24 NZ Release Date 1985-07-24 US Release Date 1985-07-24 Publisher WW Norton & Co Year 1985 Publication Date 1985-07-24 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7248725;
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