This is the first book to tell the story of on eof the most contentious figures in Victorian and Edwardian politics: that of the independent-minded and exceptionally able Conservative politician, Sir John Eldon Gorst.

A Life of Sir John Eldon Gorst: Disraeli's Awkward Disciple (British Politics and Society)

Biographies & Memoirs

Hunter, Archie

Historical

Routledge

This is the first book to tell the story of on eof the most contentious figures in Victorian and Edwardian politics: that of the independent-minded and exceptionally able Conservative politician, Sir John Eldon Gorst.

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bevan was the key figure in an extraordinary, controversial and ultimately tragic episode during the Peninsula War. He was the commanding officer held responsible for the dramatic night escape of the French garrison from Almeida over a vital bridge. For this disaster he incurred the extreme wrath of the Duke of Wellington but whether this was fair remains highly debatable. Drawing on letters and papers of the Bevan family and other contemporary sources this book examines the background to Wellingtonís order to defend the bridge; the subsequent blame heaped upon Bevan for the part played by him and his Battalion; and the very questionable role of the incompetent, drunken, General Erskine in the affair. It tells of Wellingtonís acceptance of Erskineís version of events and then his obstinacy, even poor judgement, in refusing Bevanís request for an inquiry. Finally there is lead up to Bevanís suicide directly related to his and his Regimentís honour being unjustly tarnished by Wellington. The book also covers the six earlier campaigns in which Bevan served with distinction before joining Wellington in Portugal, and so builds a picture of his competent character and military experience.

WELLINGTON'S SCAPEGOAT: The Tragedy of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bevan

Leaders & Notable People

Pen and Sword Military

This is the story of a Scottish soldier who became Kitchener's right arm in the Sudan and India and distinguished himself during the Boer War.

Kitchener's sword-arm: The life and campaigns of General Sir Archibald Hunter, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., D.S.O

History

Military

Sarpedon

General Hunter served under Lord Kitchener in numerous Colonial campaigns, most notably in the Sudan campaign of 1898 and the Boer War of 1899-1902.

Kitchener's Sword-arm: The Life And Campaigns Of General Sir Archibald Hunter

Da Capo Press

The Tree Elves of Ludlow

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Book Guild

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