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A well-researched, highly readable account. . . . The book is delightful and will be of value and interest to both the student of military history and of the Victorian Empire.
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This is the story of what Rudyard Kipling called the savage wars of peace . Throughout Queen Victoria s long reign there was not a single year in which, somewhere in the world, British soldiers were not fighting for her and her Empire. It tells the fascinating story of the little known and extraordinary small wars, and of the men who fought them. These wars were the price on Empire, of world leadership and of national pride, and it was usually paid without qualms or regret; continuous warfare became an accepted way of life in the Victorian era, and in the process, the British Empire quadrupled in size. But, engrossing as these small wars are and they bristle with bizarre, tragic and humorous incident it is the officers and men who fought them that dominate the book. With their courage, foolhardiness and eccentricities, they are an unforgettable lot.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I can't recommend this book enough. Well written, full of action and informative without being judgemental. Really brings to life a controversial but fascinating period of Britain's history. Particularly good on the Indian Mutiny and North West Frontier. Buy it!
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When I first began reading this book, I was disappointed, thinking that it was little more that an account of the various military campaigns undertaken during the reign of Queen Victoria, with no attempt to connect these wars with events within Britain itself.
However, very shortly indeed, I realized that this book was nothing short of a tour de force! The author uses wit and a thorough understanding of his subject to draw the reader in, both informing and entertaining!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Very enjoyable.
Everything was relevant and interesting.
I especially like the authors way of approaching the subject and shall read more of his books.
I feel as though my understanding of the Victorian era has also been much enhanced as a side effect of this enjoyable read.
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I thought I would hate this book, but ended loving it!
When I first began reading this book, I was disappointed, thinking that it was little more that an account of the various military campaigns undertaken during the reign of Queen... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2003 by Kurt A. Johnson
Splendid account of Victorian military affairs
As with all of Mr. Farwells's other books, this is a classic. Rich in detail, unique characters and incredible events that spanned the British empire. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 1999
The best overview of Victorian Colonial Wars, period.
There are plenty of excellent books on British Colonial Wars, some general, some specific. If you only want to read one of them, this is it. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1998
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