Rorkes Drift: Eine neue Perspektive von Neil Thornton (Englisch) Hardcover Buch

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Publisher
Fonthill Media
ISBN-10
1781555532
ISBN-13
9781781555538
eBay Product ID (ePID)
222046334

Product Key Features

Book Title
Rorke's Drift : a New Perspective
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 19th Century, Africa / South / Republic of South Africa
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Neil Thornton
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-303644
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Thornton's vivid narrative is complemented by illustrations, including some said to be previously unpublished. This hardcover book should hold appeal to anyone from casual readers to serious historians or collectors interested in recreating the valiant defense of Rorke's Drift in miniature., This book is highly recommended for its reliance on documentation and first-hand accounts, for the author's captivating writing style, and for the excellent illustrations that help the reader to better picture the fighting in and around the compound.
Dewey Decimal
968.4/045
Synopsis
The battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of over 4,000 warriors, in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side. The battle led to a display of incredible fortitude, courage and tenacity resulting in mutual respect between British red coat and Zulu warrior. Using a vast array of primary accounts, including lesser known, and previously unpublished examples, the author describes the battle in vivid detail. The actions of each of the 11 Victoria Cross recipients are looked at in detail, together with those men who were awarded the DCM. Illustrated with previously unpublished artwork, 'Rorke's Drift--A New Perspective' is a gripping account, which questions what is commonly believed to be the true interpretation of the hospital fighting. A truly compelling read, packed with numerous footnotes and sources, appealing to both the casual reader and the serious historian., A compelling, fresh account of the battle of Rorke's Drift, featuring an array of previously unpublished material including defender accounts and artwork. The author questions what is widely believed to be historical fact and instead offers up his own interpretation of one of the most established actions of the hospital fight., The battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of over 4,000 warriors, in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side. The battle led to a display of incredible fortitude, courage and tenacity resulting in mutual respect between British red coat and Zulu warrior. Using a vast array of primary accounts, including lesser known, and previously unpublished examples, the author describes the battle in vivid detail. The actions of each of the 11 Victoria Cross recipients are looked at in detail, together with those men who were awarded the DCM. Illustrated with previously unpublished artwork, 'Rorke's Drift-A New Perspective' is a gripping account, which questions what is commonly believed to be the true interpretation of the hospital fighting. A truly compelling read, packed with numerous footnotes and sources, appealing to both the casual reader and the serious historian.
LC Classification Number
DT1879.R68T46 2016

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