The War in the Crimea

Originally published in 1891, this is a detailed eye-witness history of the Crimean War. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Events Which Led to the War in the Crimea - The Landing in the Crimea - Battle of the Alma - The March Round Sebastopol to Balaklava - Beginning of the Siege - Attacked at Balaklava and on the Upland - Battle of Inkerman - The Hurricane and the Winter - Extension of the Siege Works and Defences - Important Events Elsewhere - The New General - A Succession of Conflicts - The Destruction of Sebastopol - The Close of the War