The Life and Opinions of General Sir Charles James Napier, G.C.B.

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Paperback, 498 blz. | Engels
Cambridge University Press | e druk, 2011
ISBN13: 9781108027229
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Heroic, ambitious, opinionated and independent to the point of insubordination, Sir Charles James Napier (1782–1853) was an inspiring leader. Published in 1857 in four volumes, this is the story of Napier's remarkable, action-packed and often controversial life and military career, as told by his brother William. The biography places Napier's life in historical context, and contains portraits, extracts from his letters and entertaining anecdotes. William's admiration for his brother is evident throughout, and he describes how Charles's fiery character divided opinion. A close friend of Lord Byron, Napier also had a great admirer in Thomas Carlyle, who described him as 'more of a hero than any modern I have seen for a long time'. Volume 3 covers Napier's period as Governor of Sind from 1843, the challenges of disease, climate and political rivalry he faced there, and his significant achievements.

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ISBN13:9781108027229
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:498

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Part XIV cont.: 2. Pestilence; 3. Battles; 4. State of affairs; 5. Scindian chiefs; Part XV: 1. Slanders in French press; 2. Robber chiefs; 3. War with robber tribes; 4. Soldiers' hardihood; Part XVI: 1. Islam Bhoorgtee; 2. Mr. Boone; 3. Enmity; 4. Journey to Lahore; 5. Advice to Lord Hardinge; 6. Incipient disease.

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