A Historical Sketch Of Gibraltar

With An Account Of The Siege Which That Fortress Stood Against The Combined Forces Of France And Spain (1792)

von John Heriot

160 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A Historical Sketch of Gibraltar"" is a non-fiction book written by John Heriot that provides a detailed account of the history of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The book covers the period from the earliest recorded history of Gibraltar up to the late 18th century, with a particular focus on the events surrounding the siege of Gibraltar by the combined forces of France and Spain in 1779-1783.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Gibraltar's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and early history of Gibraltar, including its strategic importance as a military stronghold. Subsequent chapters cover the various conflicts and battles that took place on the Rock, including the Spanish siege of 1727 and the Great Siege of 1779-1783.The main focus of the book is on the Great Siege, which lasted for over three years and was one of the longest and most intense sieges in history. Heriot provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies employed by both sides, as well as the daily life of the soldiers and civilians trapped within the fortress.Throughout the book, Heriot draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official military records, personal diaries, and contemporary accounts of the siege. He also includes a number of illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations described in the text.Overall, ""A Historical Sketch of Gibraltar"" is an informative and engaging account of the history of Gibraltar and the pivotal role it has played in European military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Konflikte nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781104017682
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.01.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC