Highlander
The History of The Legendary Highland Soldier
$24.30
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2007
Summary
‘Highlanders have long been among the most feared soldiers in the world and Tim Newark’s book admirably tells their stirring tale. A great read!’ - Bernard Cornwell
On the fields of Waterloo, the deserts of Sudan, the Plains of Abraham and the mountains of Dargai - the great Highland regiments made their mark. The brave kilted troops with their pipes and drums were legendary, whether leading the charge into the thick of battle or standing fast, the last to leave or fall, fighting agai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849013772 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1849013772 |
| Author: | Tim Newark |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2007 |
| Weight: | 344g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 133mm x 28mm |
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Great book. This is where I got my fighting spirit!
Highlanders have long been among the most feared soldiers in the world and Tim Newark’s book admirably tells their stirring tale. A great read!
Full of colour and fascinating anecdotes … Highlander is a fine piece of military history that is ‘popular’ in the very best sense - erudite but highly accessible. - Military IllustratedTim Newark is a remarkably gifted storyteller, and in Highlander he really brings these proud soldiers to life. - The ScotsmanThis is an excellent book written with vigour and passion. - Press and Journal (Highland & Islands).…highly readable. - Defence FocusGreat book. This is where I got my fighting spirit! - Donald TrumpLong overdue. - Contemporary ReviewAbout The Author
Tim Newark
Tim Newark is the editor of Military Illustrated. He is also the author of numerous works of military history, including CAMOUFLAGE that accompanied the highly acclaimed exhibition, and The Mafia at War, the fascinating history of the invasion of Sicily. He consults and writes from many TV series including the 13 part Churchill’s Bodyguard.
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