Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Winston Churchill
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Published: 1900
Total Pages: 452
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Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Publisher:
Published: 2021-08-26
Total Pages: 219
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIan Hamilton's March picks up the action immediately after Churchill's London to Ladysmith chronicles, documenting the eponymous general's 400-mile advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. The march saw ten major battles and numerous skirmishes, culminating in the release of prisoners from the camp where Churchill himself was held. Written mostly in the field, this book offers a vivid, personal account of the conditions under which the Boer War was fought, as well as a fascinating look at the formative years of one of the twentieth century's preeminent leaders.
The Boer War
Author: Sir Winston S. Churchill
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2013-10-14
Total Pages: 393
ISBN-13: 1472520831
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn October 11th,1899 long-simmering tensions between Britain and the Boer Republics - the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic - finally erupted into the conflict that would become known as the Second Boer War. Two days after the first shots were fired, a young writer by the name of Winston Churchill set out for South Africa to cover the conflict for the Morning Post. The Boer War brings together the two collections of despatches that Churchill published on the conflict. London to Ladysmith recounts the future Prime Minister's arrival in South Africa and his subsequent capture by and dramatic escape from the Boers, the adventure that first brought the name of Winston Churchill to public attention. Ian Hamilton's March collects Churchill's later despatches as he marched alongside a column of the main British army from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. Published together, these books are a vivid eye-witness account of a landmark period in British Imperial History and an insightful chronicle of a formative experience by Britain's greatest war-time leader.
London to Ladysmith & Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Winston Churchill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-01-23
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 0486165159
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn addition to his enduring fame as a statesman, Winston Churchill was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose military histories offer the unique perspective of a participant in world affairs. London to Ladysmith and Ian Hamilton's March reflect his early career as a Boer War correspondent for London's Morning Post in 1899 and 1900. London to Ladysmith chronicles the Boer War's first five months, from the author's arrival in South Africa to his capture during a Boer ambush of an armored train. Churchill's gripping narrative of his escape from a prisoner-of-war camp traces a grueling journey across enemy territory and back to British lines. Ian Hamilton's March picks up the action immediately afterward, documenting the eponymous general's 400-mile advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. The march saw ten major battles and numerous skirmishes, culminating in the release of prisoners from the camp where Churchill himself was held. Written mostly in the field, this book offers a vivid, personal account of the conditions under which the Boer War was fought, as well as a fascinating look at the formative years of one of the twentieth century's preeminent leaders.
London to Ladysmith via Pretoria & Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Winston Churchill
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-11-16
Total Pages: 436
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Winston Churchill's gripping narratives, "London to Ladysmith via Pretoria & Ian Hamilton's March," the reader is transported back to the turbulent times of the Boer War. Churchill's literary style is characterized by a vivid and detailed recounting of his experiences as a war correspondent, providing a firsthand account of the battles and hardships faced during this historical conflict. The books are also a reflection of the author's political ambitions and his desire to establish himself as a credible voice in British politics. Churchill's writing showcases his strong sense of patriotism and duty towards his country, making these books not only captivating reads but also informing the reader about a significant period in British history. Winston Churchill's personal involvement in the Boer War as a war correspondent inspired him to write these two books, offering a unique perspective on the events that unfolded. His experiences during the conflict shaped his political views and ambitions, ultimately influencing his future as a prominent figure in British politics. Churchill's firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of war, making these books essential readings for history enthusiasts and political scholars alike. For readers interested in British history, military conflicts, and the political career of Winston Churchill, "London to Ladysmith via Pretoria & Ian Hamilton's March" is a must-read. Churchill's eloquent writing, combined with his intimate knowledge of the Boer War, creates a compelling narrative that educates and entertains, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British history.
Keepers of the Flame
Author: Ian Hamilton
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 2011-08-18
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 0571281680
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiterary biography is an endlessly fascinating form, not least because of the fierce controversies that attend the question of how much of a writer's real life ought to be related to readers. Ian Hamilton, a first-rate biographer who encountering his share of adversity in writing the life of J.D. Salinger, is the perfect chronicler of such controversies in this brilliant study, first published in 1992, which charts the course of literary biography from Donne and Shakespeare to Plath and Larkin.'Such a compelling read.' Antonia Fraser, Times'Lively and informative, powerfully and humorously written.' Anthony Burgess, Observer'Surely the funniest book ever written on the doom-laden issue of posthumous literary fame.' Jonathan Keates, Independent
Writers in Hollywood 1915-1951
Author: Ian Hamilton
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 2011-11-17
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 0571283713
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLegend has it that Hollywood lures gifted writers into its service with sunshine and money, only to treat them as glorified typists and plot-mechanics, peripheral to the main business of moviemaking. This is what Ian Hamilton describes as 'the writer-in-chains saga that emerges from any study of Hollywood during its so-called golden years - the period I have marked as running from 1915-1951.' But in this superb account of what befell the likes of Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Chandler and Huxley by working for the Dream Factory, Hamilton argues that these writers 'were in the movies by choice: they earned far more money than their colleagues who did not write for films, and in several cases they applied themselves conscientiously to the not-unimportant task at hand. And they had a lot of laughs...' 'Fascinating and enjoyable.' New Statesman 'Abounds in marvelous stories, apocryphal, fabulous, funny and even true.' Observer Faber Finds is devoted to restoring to readers a wealth of lost or neglected classics and authors of distinction. The range embraces fiction, non-fiction, the arts and children's books. For a full list of available titles visit www.faberfinds.co.uk. To join the dialogue with fellow book-lovers please see our blog, www.faberfindsblog.co.uk.
The Dawn of Liberation
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Published: 2013-04-01
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0795329490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fifth volume of wartime speeches and broadcasts from the Nobel Prize–winning prime minister brings the close of WWII to electrifying life. Legendary politician and military strategist Winston S. Churchill was a master not only of the battlefield, but of the page and the podium. Over the course of forty books and countless speeches, broadcasts, news items, and more, he addressed a country at war and at peace, thrilling with victory but uneasy with its shifting role on the world stage. In 1953, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for “his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.” During his lifetime, he enthralled readers and brought crowds roaring to their feet; in the years since his death, his skilled writing has inspired generations of eager history buffs. This fifth and final volume in the series of the great orator’s wartime speeches, broadcasts, public messages, and other communications take readers through the momentous final events of World War II, culminating in Allied victory. Passionate, inspiring, informative, and amusing, no fan of WWII military history should be without this comprehensive, fascinating series.
Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Winston Churchill
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2015-07-09
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781515006824
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the train near Pieters, Natal: March 31. Ladysmith, her garrison and her rescuers, were still recovering, the one from the effects of long confinement, the other from over-exertion. All was quiet along the Tugela except for the plashing of the waters, and from Hunger's Poorte to Weenen no sound of rifle or cannon shot disturbed the echoes.
Ian Hamilton's March
Author: Sir Winston Churchill
Publisher:
Published: 1900
Total Pages: 409
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