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The Sharpe Companion: A detailed historical and military guide to Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series of Sharpe novels [Hardcover]

Mark Adkin (Author)

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Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; New edition edition (2 May 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0002571587
ISBN-13: 978-0002571586
Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 17 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 239,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe novels:

‘Sharpe is a great creation’
Daily Mirror

‘Consistently exciting… these are wonderful novels’
Stephen King

‘What makes these books such a successful formula is the blend of action, well-researched historical setting, colourful characterization and a juicy sub-plot’
The Times

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An indispensable historical and military literary guide for the thousands of fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series.

Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series is one of the best known and bestselling military series ever. The adventures of Richard Sharpe and co. in the Peninsular War and on the Indian continent have thrilled hundreds of thousands of readers over the years and over sixteen books.

Now comes the book that Cornwell’s fans have been waiting for: the definitive guide to the historical and military background to the characters and events of the Sharpe novels.

Compulsively readable, exhaustively detailed, with a chapter devoted to each book and a complete glossary of characters, both real and fictional, this guide will be a must for every devoted reader of Sharpe. Complete with black and white plates of famous battle scenes and characters, exquisite line drawings and complete maps of every battle and skirmish fought in by Richard Sharpe, The Sharpe Companion is a wonderful and necessary addition to every Sharpe library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book is an indispensable must for all Sharpe`s comrades, 15 Nov 2000

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This review is from: The Sharpe Companion: A detailed historical and military guide to Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series of Sharpe novels (Hardcover)

This book stands on it`s own merit as an indispensable reference book, not only taking the reader through the sixteen or so Sharpe novels. But as an easy readable insight into Sharpe`s many battles and characters real and fictional. The Maps although on the small side add to the readers enjoyment of Sharpe`s adventures. The illustrations are both hand drawn and reproduced from various sources and will add to the enjoyment of new and old readers of Richard Sharpe.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent companion to the Sharpe novels, 11 July 2001

B. M. Rockey "Colonel Trumpet Windsock" (Wokingham, Berks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sharpe Companion: A detailed historical and military guide to Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series of Sharpe novels (Hardcover)

What an incredible job Mark Adkin has done in summarising each of the Sharpe novels, and providing a fascinating insite into the campaigns and military life at this time. I have almost completed all of the novels, and would recommend that each chapter of this book relating to a particular Sharpe novel is read after reading the novel or else the plot is blown! Before reading the Companion I thought Bernard Cornwell had done a good job of informing me about the Napoleonic period, but Mark Adkin includes even more details about the day to day life of soldiering. I thoroughly recommend the book to all Richard Sharpe enthusiasts.

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4.0 out of 5 stars What About the Rest?, 26 Mar 2003

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This is a superb companion to the Sharpe series of books, setting them into historical perspective. It does not purport to retell the stories; if you have read them, you will remember them from the descriptions given.
The only problem I have is that Cornwell has written more Sharpe novels since the companion was compiled and will presumably write more. So, will there be another companion?

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Sharpe Companion
The title of the book says it all. Anyone who has read the Sharpe books, in my opinion, this is a must. I enjoyed it immensely.

Published 19 months ago by J. Warren

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have companion
I keep this book within reach as I read the exploits of Richard Sharpe. The book has detailed information about Cornwell's series and tremendous background information. Read more

Published on 26 Sep 2003 by Dennis Evanosky

4.0 out of 5 stars An indespensible guide for all Sharpe readers
This book stands on it`s own merit as an indispensable reference book, not only taking the reader through the sixteen or so Sharpe novels. Read more

Published on 29 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Puts everything into historical prospective.
A great read for those who saw the TV series or read the books. Read on its own or as you read the series of books. Read more

Published on 1 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for all fans of Richard Sharpe
Excellent, Superb, Fantastic.

It really is a shame that Richard Sharpe could not read because he really would have enjoyed this book.

Well researched and well written. Read more

Published on 25 Jun 1999

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