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 Ladysmith By Ruari Chisholm First Edition 1979 | Published by Osprey Publishing Limited, London B & W photos, maps and drawings included. Book condition: Hardcover with dust jacket intact (very slightly worn). Page edges slightly marked.  On New Year's Eve in1899, as the rest of the world celebrated the sawn of a new century, British eyes were focused firmly on the obscure town Ladysmith in South Africa, where the Anglo Boer War was at its height. There, 12 000 of the cream of Britain's regular army were besieged by a force Boer burghers, far inferior in number and resources but determined to inflict a shattering blow on British imperial ambitions. The string of defeats they had already meted out to the battle-hardened troops of one of the world's undoubted super powers had proved their firmness of purpose and stunned both the British and foreign observers alike.  This epic siege, which lasted from October 1899 to early March 1900, and the story of the battles to bring about Ladysmith's eventual relief, is the theme of this enthralling book. Utilising much hitherto unpublished information from contemporary sources in both Britain and South Africa, Ruari Chisholm tells the complete story of the campaign. He sees it not only as a military affair consisting of battles, bombardments, attacks and counter attacks, but also as a case study of human behaviour, Boer and British, solider and civilian.   

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days 'One hell of a fine book' Conn IgguldenCAN THE GREATEST WARRIOR OF THE AGE AND A LOST ANGLO-SAXON TREASURE BE UNITED IN TIME TO RESCUE CONSTANTINOPLE?With an Ottoman army at the gates and Constantinople set to submit, Luke Magoris must make an epic journey across a continent to the ancient city of Samarcand to approach the last hope for the Byzantine world; the Mongolian conqueror Tamerlane. Luke, torn away from the woman he loves and all he knows, is trained as a Mongol warrior to impress Tamerlane and his army before joining his fellow Varangian guards, descendants of the men who once brought a vital treasure out of Constantinople. It is this treasure, some say, that can still save the empire - uniting the Christian churches of the east and west in one final triumphant crusade to smite the Ottomans. Set against the vast backdrop of the Anatolian plains, this is a powerful and enthralling historical novel, full of vivid characters, compelling mystery and sensational battles. Features Summary Europe lies at the mercy of the invading Ottomans and hero Luke Magoris must unite the greatest warrior of the age and a lost Anglo Saxon treasure in time to rescue the Byzantine empire in the second of the epic Mistra Chronicles Author James Heneage Publisher Heron Books Release date 20150409 Pages 517 ISBN 1-78206-118-5 ISBN 13 978-1-78206-118-2