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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: R. Bentley in 1883 in 366 pages; Subjects: Crimean War, 1853-1856; History / Europe / Eastern; History / Military / General; History / Military / Other; History / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union; ... Read more

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This title is one of a number of books that asks how we know about prominent individuals and events that occurred beyond living memory. Each volume in the series is split into two sections: the first section begins with a narrative that gives background details of what happened, why, who was involved and what resulted from the event. This is then backed up by the second section which highlights the difference between storytelling (historical narrative) and the presentation of historical evidence (primary and secondary sources) by examine the evidence that tells us that the event occurred. This title examines vents surrounding Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War. ... Read more

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A short summary of the French/British war against Russia.
Barbary's book is a nice quick summary of the war in the Crimea.
The book is approximately 150 pages long, so the author gives a quick review of the battles including the Charge of the Light Brigade, and a review of Florence Nightingale.The perspective is British, so don't expect to get a great viewpoint from the Russians or French.One chapter deals with the experiences of Tolstoy in this war.
Barbary treats the Charge of the Light Brigade in a different light than some other authors.The General commanding the charge is praised as brave, while the fault is all laid at the feet of the Commander in Chief.In the references, the author lists The Reasons Why book as an authority, but Barbary lays the blame on the Commander in Chief for this self destructive action.
I list this as an average read of the Crimean War.The book is interesting and short.Those needing further details need to look elsewhere. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York : CarltonNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This volume contains a collection of letters written by Florence Nightingale during the period that brought her lasting fame - the Crimean War. Writing amid scenes of horror and chaos, she gives vent to her indignation in letters to officials, family and friends. She analyzes the causes of the disaster, expounds on the recruitment of nurses, enlarges on her revolutionary measures for the welfare of troops, and gives free rein to her hopes, doubts and frustrations about the nursing service. ... Read more

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24 epic poems mirror the heroism of the common soldiers on both sides. They also lament the gigantic loss of life at Sevastopol and illustrate the lack of supplies, the appalling field hospitals and the mendacity of the politicians.

Above all they recapture the drama and excitement of a time of the Czar of Russia described as like being 'Wrapped in Whirlwinds ... Read more

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Originally published in 1862.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more