- Paperback: 221 pages
- Publisher: Tempus Publishing Ltd (13 Nov 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752443887
- ISBN-13: 978-0752443881
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Journal of the Crimean War Research Society, January 2008
'One of the most original and thought-provoking books on the Crimean War to date ... He has shaken the foundations of "accepted knowledge" on the war ... Particularly intriguing are his tactical alternatives and analyses of the repercussions of various command decisions.' - Lawrence W. Crider, Editor.
Daily Telegraph, 23 January 1999
Hugh Small, in a masterly piece of historical detective work, convincingly demonstrates what all previous historians and biographers have overlooked - that Farr's revelation is essential to the understanding of Miss Nightingale's personality. Publicly lauded as a heroine, she now realised that her presence in Scutari had, by making it the focus of transport of the wounded back to Britain, contributed to the overcrowding that claimed so many lives. This is a compelling psychological portrait of a Very Eminent (and complex) Victorian.
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A refreshing new insight to the Crimean War.,
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This review is from: The Crimean War: Queen Victoria's War with the Russian Tsars (Paperback)
Having read books, old and modern,and contemporary manuscripts covering the Crimean War, I can honestly say that this book by Hugh Small is the most refreshing and thought provoking facility I have read for many years.
Many works from the earliest times after the war and onwards, are simply recycled official documents and news reports. This book whilst obviously drawing on original documents, gives many alternative views on causes and effects.
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The Crimean War . . . by Hugh Small,
This review is from: The Crimean War: Queen Victoria's War with the Russian Tsars (Paperback)
In his second book, "The Crimean War: Queen Victoria's War with the Russian Tsars", Hugh Small takes another look at the conventional wisdom about the Crimean War and, once again, turns it on its ear. Mr. Small, whose "Florence Nightingale: Avenging Angel" established him as a recognised authority on Miss Nightingale, shows a breadth and depth of knowledge on the Crimean War which is truly impressive. Through reference to a number of obscure but authentic documents, Mr. Small makes a compelling case for looking at the entire war in a whole new way; he provides new perspectives on the 'generally accepted' tactical alternatives which predominate other histories and provides some very original analyses of command decisions. Once you have read his book you will never look at the battle of the Alma or the Charge of the Light Brigade in the same way. The book, which is a surprisingly easy and enjoyable read, is destined to become a classic on the Crimean War!
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