Frederick Ernest Whitton (91 results)
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Published by Ernest Benn Limited, 1929
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition. Lacks jacket. Spine faded, ink gift note crossed out on front endpaper, front hinge just beginning to weaken. 1929 Hard Cover. 420 pp. Includes three fold-out campaign maps, frontispiece portrait of Wolfe, and three plates. A study of the life of James Wo…lfe, by Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Ernest Whitton, who was a veteran of the Leinster Regiment in the British army. Includes: I. France and England in North America Up to the Time of Wolfe's Birth. II. The Early Military Career of James Wolfe. III. The Situation in North America After the Treaty of Utrecht. The Fall of Louisburg in 1745 and the French Efforts to Recapture It. IV. Wolfe's Early Manhood. The Beginning of the Final Struggle for North America in 1755. V. The Seven Years' War. French Successes in North America. The Turn of the Tide. Siedge and Capture of Louisburg in 1758. VI. The Capture of Quebec and the Death of Wolfe. VII. The Surrender of Canada to the British Crown. Illustrations. Maps. "Major General James Wolfe (2 January 1727 - 13 September 1759) was a British Army Officer, known for his training reforms but remembered chiefly for his victory over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec in 1759. The son of a distinguished general, Edward Wolfe, he had received his first commission at a young age and saw extensive service in Europe where he fought during the War of the Austrian Succession. His service in Flanders and in Scotland, where he took part in the suppression of the Jacobite Rebellion, brought him to the attention of his superiors. The advancement of his career was halted by the Peace Treaty of 1748 and he spent much of the next eight years on garrison duty in the Scottish Highlands. Already a brigade major at the age of eighteen, he was a lieutenant-colonel by the age of twenty-three. The outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756 offered Wolfe fresh opportunities for advancement. His part in the aborted raid on Rochefort in 1757 led William Pitt to appoint him second-in-command of an expedition to capture the Fortress of Louisbourg. Following the success of the Siege of Louisbourg he was made commander of a force which sailed up the Saint Lawrence River to capture Quebec City. After a long siege Wolfe defeated a French force under Marquis de Montcalm allowing British forces to capture the city. Wolfe was killed at the height of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham due to injuries from three musket balls. Wolfe's part in the taking of Quebec in 1759 earned him posthumous fame, and he became an icon of Britain's victory in the Seven Years War and subsequent territorial expansion. He was depicted in the painting The Death of General Wolfe, which became famous around the world. Wolfe was posthumously dubbed "The Hero of Quebec", "The Conqueror of Quebec", and also "The Conqueror of Canada", since the capture of Quebec led directly to the capture of Montreal, ending French control of the country.
Published by Little, Brown, and Co, 1929
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.Books From California
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1929. Ex-library coy with usual markings. Cover shows minor wear, rubbing, and fading. Pages are tanned with minor foxing.
Published by Little, Brown, and Co, 1929
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, 1929. Very good copy. Binding is tight and sturdy. Very minor shelf wear and age toning to edge of pages. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Published by London : Constable, 1923
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Previous owner's signature. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: vii, 259 p : maps ; 23 cm. Contents: Vicksburg, 4th July, 186…3.--Königgrätz, 3rd July, 1866.--Mars-la-Tour, 16th August, 1870.--Tsushima, 27th May, 1905.--The Marne, 6th-10th September, 1914. Subjects: Battles History 20th century. Battles History 19th century. Military history 20th century. Marne, 1st Battle of the, France, 1914. 1 Kg.
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Published by John Murray, London, 1931
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Primarily a discussion of military matters relating to the revolution. The first chapter discusses the colonies and a standing army, suceeding chapters discuss hostilities from 1775 to 1781. Whitton was a Lt. Colonel in the British army. Original green publisher's cloth binding wi…th gilt spine lettering, the spine head and foot lightly worn & spine is somewhat lighter than covers, gilt soube lettering a trifle bit dull, else a nice clean book. ; Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 375 pages.
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Published by London, John Murray, 1931
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
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Published by Naval and Military Press, 2004
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Add to basketFacsimile Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally new. Physical description; 310 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Facsimile reprint. Originally published in : Aldershot : Gale & Polden, [1926]. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. 40th Division. Wor…ld War, 1914-1918. Regimental histories. 1 Kg.
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Good. Light wear to covers, very faint finger smudge to lower page corners, interiors are very clean.
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Published by London, John Murray, 1931
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 375 pages; Description: vi p. , 2 l. , 375 p. Maps. 25 cm. Subjects: United States --History --Revolution,… 1775-1783. 1 Kg.
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Published by London : Hutchinson, 1930
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the enthralling history of Poland from its humble beginnings to its rise to prominence as a major European power, capturing invasions, royal intrigue and the shaping of a nation. The author delves into the country's early ties to Rome and the Church, which would fo…rever link it to Western Civilization, setting it apart from its Slavic counterparts, and explores how Poland's geographic position made it a buffer zone between East and West, leading to centuries of conflict and cultural exchange. Themes of religious fervor, political ambition, and national identity run deep through this narrative, painting a vivid portrait of the shaping of a country whose struggles and triumphs mirror those of Europe itself. The book positions Poland as a guardian of Christianity against the Mongols and a bastion against the encroachment of Teutonic and Russian powers, showcasing the complex interplay of religion, politics, and national identity that shaped its history. This book is a testament to Poland's resilience and the enduring legacy of its people, offering a comprehensive and captivating account of a nation that has played a pivotal role in European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the events leading up to and including the Battle of the Marne in 1914. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the military strategies, diplomatic maneuvers, and political decisions that shaped the conflict's early stages. The book places particular emphasis on…the role of Germany and France, examining their military capabilities, plans, and objectives. By exploring the complexities of the conflict, the author sheds light on the broader historical context and the significance of the Battle of the Marne as a turning point in World War I. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
