Beware Of Heroes: Admiral Sir Sidney Smith's War Against Napoleon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Shankland
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Kimber., 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some slight chips and tears to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages. Minor water markings to back of DJ.
Beware Of Heroes chronicles the remarkable life of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, a pivotal figure in the Napoleonic Wars whose audacious strategies often defied conventional military thought. This compelling historical account details Smith's relentless campaign against Napoleon Bonaparte, highlighting the intense personal and strategic rivalry that shaped a critical period of European history. The narrative uncovers the intricate political landscape and the high-stakes naval engagements that defined Smith's career, presenting a vivid portrait of a man whose unconventional heroism challenged the very notion of military glory. It illustrates how Smith's actions, from the siege of Acre to his diplomatic maneuvers, significantly impacted the course of the conflict, often frustrating Napoleon's grand ambitions. This authoritative work offers a nuanced perspective on a complex historical figure, arguing for a re-evaluation of his legacy beyond the traditional heroic archetype.
Author: Peter Shankland
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Kimber., 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some slight chips and tears to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages. Minor water markings to back of DJ.
Beware Of Heroes chronicles the remarkable life of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, a pivotal figure in the Napoleonic Wars whose audacious strategies often defied conventional military thought. This compelling historical account details Smith's relentless campaign against Napoleon Bonaparte, highlighting the intense personal and strategic rivalry that shaped a critical period of European history. The narrative uncovers the intricate political landscape and the high-stakes naval engagements that defined Smith's career, presenting a vivid portrait of a man whose unconventional heroism challenged the very notion of military glory. It illustrates how Smith's actions, from the siege of Acre to his diplomatic maneuvers, significantly impacted the course of the conflict, often frustrating Napoleon's grand ambitions. This authoritative work offers a nuanced perspective on a complex historical figure, arguing for a re-evaluation of his legacy beyond the traditional heroic archetype.