Manning’s detailed account of the fighting for control over the Asante is Victorian military history at its best. His narrative portrays vividly the complexity of warfare in this environmentally treacherous region of West Africa, and Manning captures the spirit of the Victorian officers and soldiers perfectly. He also pointedly brings the native allies of the British into his account. Manning also tells the story from the Asante perspective, creating a more balanced account than older texts on the conflict. Anyone interested in Victorian warfare and how the Empire was formed in far-flung corners of the earth will thoroughly enjoy this book. Read the full review [link=https://hamsterwrangler.com/beating-tsundoku/hunting-the-golden-stool/?fbclid=IwAR2JXxZTrKaSPYBgjB0_eblsAoOKZ-uBtJ7z9e7eP_cFpIAnUNIh852uWp4]here[/link]
Beating Tsundoku

I have been fascinated by the British Army since a young age, but the weaponry of the Victorian British Army has never particularly interested me and, for that matter, even after having read this book, I still wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Martini Henry and a Lee Enfield at twenty paces. That's not to say that this book isn't good; it is, very. It's just that I don't have the forensic knowledge that author Stephen Manning has. It is one thing to have that knowledge though, and quite another to be able to write about the subject in a compelling manner that makes it interesting for people like me. Although it's not 'fashionable' to say so now, the British Army of the Victorian and early Edwardian eras did a sterling job of maintaining and expanding the British Empire through a combination of grit, determination, stiff-upper-lipiness and unwavering discipline. The weaponry they used, certainly provided the back-up, and in this book we can read about its evolution from.. Read more
Paul Nixon

Being a history lover, I was very excited to peruse this collection of essays by General John Tidball, edited by Lawrence Kaplan. I learned so much detail about some of the major battles of the Civil War, and it just kept my mind going. I recommend this book to any history lover, and will definitely be referring back to this.
GoodReads, Lillian

The Gurkhas are a famed band of warriors whose history has usually been told by outsiders. This book however is the result of in depth interviews with more than 100 Gurkha soldiers past and present, and for the first time depicts key military campaigns in the words of the men who were there. These eye witness accounts include the lengthy battles against the Japanese in the Burmese jungle, the action against Communist rebels in Malaya and Hong Kong, as well as more recent deployments, including the Falklands and Iraq. In this book, first published in 2002 and now in 2016 as a paperback, the authors provide a thorough introduction to Gurkha culture, a historical overview, a historical of each campaign fought and record some of the peculiarities of their encounters with these tough soldiers. To support the text there are 11 maps, 28 monochrome photographs, suggested further reading and an index.
Stuart Asquith, Author

A very dramatic and useful book.
Destructive Music