The Besieged City And The Heroes Of Sweden (1872)

von George Campbell Overend

232 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Besieged City and the Heroes of Sweden"" is a historical book written by George Campbell Overend in 1872. The book recounts the events of the Great Northern War, specifically the Siege of Stockholm in 1719. The book details the heroic actions of the Swedish defenders, including the famous King Charles XII, who led the Swedish forces against the invading Russians. Overend provides a detailed account of the military tactics used during the siege and the political and social climate of Sweden during this time. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the events described. Overall, ""The Besieged City and the Heroes of Sweden"" is a fascinating historical account of a pivotal moment in Swedish history and the bravery of those who defended their city against overwhelming odds.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
• ISBN: 9781104252878
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC