The Invasion of the Crimea; Volume 6

Viac o knihe

This is a firsthand account of the Crimean War by British journalist and historian Alexander William Kinglake. It describes the military campaigns of the British and French armies against Russia in 1854-55, and provides a detailed portrait of the major battles, such as the Siege of Sevastopol. The book also includes Kinglake's observations on the political and social context of the war, and his reflections on the nature of conflict and heroism.