The diary of a young French officer called to the colours to serve in the Franco-Prussian War. Much of his service was during the "People's War" with the Armies of the West and Loire.

1970, Longman, , ,< C-01>,xvi + 151pp, port, maps, index, ex-lib, usual stamps, clean copy in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 21252-01..............................£12.00 

This book is based on contemporary sources and uses previously unused archive material to analyse the reasons for such disasters as Spion Kop and the Siege of Ladysmith. The author examines the roles of Redvers Henry Buller, Sir Charles Warren, Sir George White and Sir Frederick Sleigh 'Bobs' Roberts, and looks at the reasons for the delay in the British victory and the high cost of the war.

1996, Arms & Armour Press, , 1854093665,< C-01>,294pp, 17 ills, 5 maps, index, Fine in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 24118-01..............................£9.00 

This major work has long been recognised as one of the most important books written on the Anglo Boer War. Whilst working as a surgeon with British forces Conan-Doyle spent much of his time questioning British and Boer wounded in the field hospitals. He spoke to soldiers ranking from generals to cavalry troopers and, with a meticulous eye for detail, produced this balanced account showing the viewpoints of both protagonists. First published in October 1900, this 19th edition is recognised as the final complete work from which this volume has been reproduced as a facsimile reprint.

1999, Galago Books, , 1919854134,< C-01>,x + 769pp, maps, ills., New in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 20080-01..............................£30.00 

An account of General James Wolfe's famous battle in 1759 which secured Canada for the British. It was a pivotal engagement in the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War. The confrontation, which began on September 12, 1759, was fought between the British Army and Navy, and the French Army on a plateau just outside the walls of Quebec City. Wolfe successfully broke the column advance of French forces under Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm. Both generals were mortally wounded during the battle. Wolfe died on the field and Montcalm passed away the next morning.

1959, Readers Union, , ,< C-01>,247pp, ills, maps, Grey boards faded spine. Good, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 13337-01..............................£6.00 

Originally published 50 years ago, this book draws on personal experiences of the cowboy life including roundups, Indians, cowboy songs and other activities.

1985, Univ. of Arizona Press, , 0816508623,< C-01>,158pp, 31 photos., vg, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 4058-01..............................£8.00 

Henry Havelock was a British general noted for his recapture of Kanpur from rebels during the Indian Mutiny. In 1857 he relieved Lucknow from siege, but was caught in another siege. He died a few days after it was lifted. Commisioned into the 13th Foot, he also served in the Burmese War, Afghanistan, the Forty-Eight Hour War, the Sikh War and the Persian War.

1957, The Bodley Head, 1st edition, ,< C-01>,192pp, port, index, Brown cloth. Good., ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 15806-01..............................£10.00 

A contemporary history of the Boer War with accounts of the military operations and battles. Burgundy, half leather, raised bands on the spine, gilt titles, original end papers, the edge of the spine of Volume I is scraped and there are two chips out of the leather on the spine - one narrow and across the other a 1-inch square, all the page edges are gilt, some occasional light foxing, internally sound. Overall a handsome set and, apart from the damaged spine to Volume I, in very good condition. Additional packing & shipping charges apply

1900, T C & E C Jack, , ,< C-01>,6 volumes in 3, 48 colour plates with numerous othe illustrations & maps, , ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 30155-01..............................£85.00 

The American Revolution and War as seen through the eyes of contemporaries. The protagonists describe in their own words the events, campaigns and battles, supported by numerous contemporary illustrations. Weaving together diary entries, journals, letters, and battle reports, the book portrays the American Revolution as a dramatic contemporary event.

1975, Phaidon Press, , 0714816442,< C-01>,352pp, 300 col & b/w ills, vg in sl wn dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 25604-01..............................£14.00 

The American Revolution and War as seen through the eyes of contemporaries. The protagonists describe in their own words the events, campaigns and battles. Supported by numerous contemporary illustrations.

1975, Phaidon Press, , 0714816442,< C-01>,352pp ills, ex school lib.stamps on some pages ow Good, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 25604-02..............................£10.00 

Extracted from the Calcutta Review of 1848 and 1851, the story of soldier's lives in British India as the Raj was reaching the height of its power. Includes 'The First Month in India, 1848', 'Scenes in a Soldier's Life 1848', 'The Law Relating to Military Officers 1851'.

1980, Naya Prokash Calcutta, Indian re-issue, ,< C-01>,xv + 80pp, g/vg in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - General
Web No. 10173-01..............................£9.00