The Gurkhas
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few fighting forces in history have earned a reputation as formidable, storied, and fiercely loyal as the Gurkhas of Nepal, and Byron Farwell's The Gurkhas stands as the definitive chronicle of these remarkable warriors. Drawing on meticulous historical research, Farwell traces the origins of the Gurkha soldier from the mountain kingdoms of Nepal through their storied service in the British and Indian armies, documenting over two centuries of campaigns across continents — from the jungles of Burma to the trenches of the Western Front and the deserts of North Africa. Farwell, celebrated for his authoritative histories of the Victorian military, brings his signature clarity and narrative vigour to this sweeping account, illuminating the cultural traditions, martial codes, and unwavering courage that have made the Gurkha a legend in the annals of warfare. The Gurkhas is more than a military history — it is a profound examination of loyalty, identity, and the enduring bonds forged between men under arms, leaving the reader to wonder what it truly means to fight for a nation that is not your own.
Author: Byron Farwell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few fighting forces in history have earned a reputation as formidable, storied, and fiercely loyal as the Gurkhas of Nepal, and Byron Farwell's The Gurkhas stands as the definitive chronicle of these remarkable warriors. Drawing on meticulous historical research, Farwell traces the origins of the Gurkha soldier from the mountain kingdoms of Nepal through their storied service in the British and Indian armies, documenting over two centuries of campaigns across continents — from the jungles of Burma to the trenches of the Western Front and the deserts of North Africa. Farwell, celebrated for his authoritative histories of the Victorian military, brings his signature clarity and narrative vigour to this sweeping account, illuminating the cultural traditions, martial codes, and unwavering courage that have made the Gurkha a legend in the annals of warfare. The Gurkhas is more than a military history — it is a profound examination of loyalty, identity, and the enduring bonds forged between men under arms, leaving the reader to wonder what it truly means to fight for a nation that is not your own.