Throughout the Revolutionary (1792-1802) and Napoleonic (1799-1815) Wars; France's most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire. Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France; from the 1790s; to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805; the closely-balanced battles of 1809; and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity; the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood; and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage. This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men; illustrated with portraits and meticulous colour plates.
#3028263 in Books Worsley F A 2014-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.70 x .60 x 5.10l; .0 #File Name: 178027209X160 pagesShackleton s Boat Journey
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed Worsley's relating of his own experienceBy Mac the LadOften reading about polar explorers means only getting the view of the lead character; usually the "Boss" or the "Owner" of the expedition. These characters are in themselves well worth reading; but their fame often over shadows the other central figures who the expeditions could never have been made without. Worsley is such a figure. I enjoyed Worsley's relating of his own experience; modestly told; easy to read; and supplying the viewpoint of one of those central characters which puts so much more into the understanding of what the explorers were like as human beings. Shackleton often gets recognition for the great feat of the boat journey; as he should; he was an inspiring leader; but it was Frank Worsley's navigation in incredibly difficult conditions that got them to South Georgia.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great story; horrible edition!By _tomWhile I wholeheartedly recommend reading F. A. Worsley's account; I do not recommend buying The Narrative Press version because it doesn't have a single map anywhere inside. Every other publication of this account I have seen has at least a small; simple bw depiction of the incredible; odds-defying voyage these men undertook. I mean really; TNP; no map for a story of a heroic expedition covering vast nautical distances? For a company which boasts of printing "high-quality;" first-hand accounts of exploration; this is pretty sad.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gripping NarrativeBy sewin'sqAn engrossing first person narrative by one of the 6 men that accomplished the amazing; hair-raising 800 mile voyage from Elephant Island to S. Georgia Island in an open life boat; in order to accomplish the rescue of Shackleton's men left standed on the former island after the almost-2-yr survival in the ice floes of the Antactic when the ship had become trapped then crushed sunk. I have read many different accounts of the whole heroic venture of the Endurance; her crew; and selfless inspiring leader--Sir Ernest Shackleton. Each account gives a different perspective; it is interesting to be able to put them all together for a fuller picture of the whole mission. Along with it also goes the story of the Ross Sea Party that had their own drama unfolding on the other side of the Continent at the same time. The entire saga is amazing and thoroughly engrossing!Adding to the whole experience are the phenominal pictures taken and preserved by the expedition photographer; Frank Hurley--boy do these ever add to the drama! An amazing epic!
