Bøger af Henry Woodd Nevinson

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""Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege"" is a first-person account of the siege of Ladysmith, a town in South Africa during the Second Boer War. The author, Henry Woodd Nevinson, was a British journalist who was present during the siege and kept a diary of his experiences. The book covers the period from October 1899 to February 1900, when Ladysmith was under siege by Boer forces. Nevinson describes the daily struggles of the residents, including shortages of food and water, as well as the constant bombardment by the Boers. He also provides insight into the military strategies of both sides and the political climate of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on the siege and the war as a whole, as it is written by a British journalist who was sympathetic to the plight of the besieged, but also critical of the British military's handling of the situation. Overall, ""Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a vivid picture of life during a siege, as well as valuable insights into the politics and military strategies of the Second Boer War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.