Major-General Sir Frederick S. Roberts
by Low, Sir Charles Rathbone
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About This Item
Roberts was one of Britain's most famous generals of his time -of imperial expansion. He was particularly active in the Afghan wars and when knighted took the title of Roberts of Kandahar. His march from Kabul to Kandahar will long be cited as a remarkable feat of both strategy and administration. In the Indian Mutiny, he won the V.C. for repeated acts of heroism. This book was written in his lifetime and is a genuine first edition.
He commanded the British forces in Afghanistan and became Commander-in-Chief in India (1885-1893), in the South African War (1899-1902) and, finally Commander-in-Chief of the British Army (1901-190
Published byAllen 1883 in red boards, signature (not Roberts's) on title page. tissue-protected frontis of Roberts. xii + 405 pp + 44 numbered pages of ads + 4 unnumbered pages of Allen ads + fep
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- Bookseller
- Michael's Pride and Joys (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- biblio120
- Title
- Major-General Sir Frederick S. Roberts
- Author
- Low, Sir Charles Rathbone
- Format/Binding
- Octavo
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- n/a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Allen, W.H.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1883
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