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George Robert Gleig

    George Robert Gleig fut un auteur écossais réputé pour ses récits militaires évocateurs. Initialement étudiant en théologie, il renonça à sa bourse pour rejoindre l'armée de Wellington, expérimentant de première main les campagnes cruciales des guerres napoléoniennes et les conflits aux États-Unis. Ses perspicaces observations du champ de bataille, en particulier de la guerre de la Péninsule, ont servi de base à son œuvre la plus célèbre, parue pour la première fois dans le Blackwood's Magazine. La prose de Gleig se caractérise par un réalisme cru et des observations aiguës sur la vie du soldat, faisant de lui une voix significative dans la littérature de guerre.

    Personal Reminiscences of the First Duke of Wellington
    The Chelsea Pensioners; Volume 2
    The History of the British Empire in India; Volume I
    Allan Breck; Volume 3
    A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans, Under Generals Ross, Pakenham, and Lambert, in the Years 1814 and 1815
    The History of the Bible; Volume II
    • Allan Breck; Volume 3

      • 330pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Allan Breck is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the Jacobite rising of 1745. It tells the story of a daring young Scottish highlander and his travels throughout the country during this tumultuous period in history. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history or the Jacobite rebellions.

      Allan Breck; Volume 3
    • The Chelsea Pensioners; Volume 2

      • 318pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      The Chelsea Pensioners; Volume 2
    • The Life of Robert, First Lord Clive

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      This biography tells the story of Robert Clive, a British soldier and statesman who played a key role in establishing British rule in India. Gleig draws on recently discovered letters and documents to shed new light on Clive's life and accomplishments. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India.

      The Life of Robert, First Lord Clive
    • Life of Sir Thomas Munro

      • 376pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Sir Thomas Munro was a 19th century Scottish statesman and administrator who played a key role in Britain's colonial rule over India. Gleig's biography offers a detailed examination of Munro's life and work, highlighting his achievements, his challenges and his legacy.

      Life of Sir Thomas Munro