A Narrative Of Personal Experiences And Impressions During A Residence On The Bosphorus Throughout The Crimean War (1881)

von Lady Alicia Blackwood

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A Narrative of Personal Experiences and Impressions During a Residence on the Bosphorus Throughout the Crimean War"" is a book written by Lady Alicia Blackwood in 1881. The book is a personal account of her experiences and impressions during her stay on the Bosphorus during the Crimean War. Lady Blackwood was the wife of Sir Henry Blackwood, who was the British Minister to the Ottoman Empire during this period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Lady Blackwood's journey to the Bosphorus and her initial impressions of the area. She describes the beauty of the landscape, the people, and the culture. She also provides a detailed account of the political situation at the time and the role of the Ottoman Empire in the war.The second part of the book focuses on Lady Blackwood's experiences during the war. She describes the impact of the war on the local population, the challenges faced by the British and Ottoman forces, and the role of the foreign powers involved in the conflict. She also provides a personal account of her interactions with key figures in the war, including Florence Nightingale and Lord Raglan.Overall, ""A Narrative of Personal Experiences and Impressions During a Residence on the Bosphorus Throughout the Crimean War"" is a fascinating account of a significant period in history. Lady Blackwood's personal perspective provides a unique insight into the events of the time and the impact of the war on those living in the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Crimean War, the Ottoman Empire, or the role of women in 19th-century society.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: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781436741453
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC