Part one of a very readable trilogy, this volumes looks at the early history of America from the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers and other communities from Europe, and how the European ideal evolved into the American Way of life.

1988, Cardinal Publishing, , 0747401144,< C-01>,434pp, Well used with creased covers but clean and unmarked., , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 35193-01..............................£6.00 

The English Assault on the New World 1497-1630. Within a generation of Columbus's first landfall in the Caribbean, Spain ruled an empire in central and south America. In stark contrast, after a century of struggle, and numerous disasters, English colonising efforts further north had succeeded in settling the banks of one waterway and several bays. How and why progress was so slow and laborious is the central theme of this thought-provoking book. Using documentary evidence and vivid first-hand accounts, it describes from a new perspective the often tragic, sometimes heroic, attempts to settle on the American coast and suggests why these so often ended in failure.

2012, Seaforth Publishing, , 9781848321458,< C-01>,306pp, 5 maps, numerous b/w photos & illustrations, New in card cover, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 36914-01..............................£18.00 

An account of the epic siege of Ladysmith, from October, 1899 to March, 1900 during the Boer War. The Boers had surrounded Ladysmith and British commander, Lieutenant General Sir George White ordered a sortie by his entire force to capture the Boer artillery. The result was the disastrous Battle in which the British were driven back into the town having lost 1,200 men killed, wounded or captured. Ladysmith was then besieged for 118 days until it was relieved by General Sir Redvers Buller's forces on 28th February.

1979, Osprey Publishing, , 0850453127,< C-01>,224pp, numerous ills, 9 maps, index, good in faded dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 29074-01..............................£10.00 

This book is based on contemporary sources and uses previously unused archive material to analyse the reasons for such disasters as Spion Kop and the Siege of Ladysmith. The author examines the roles of Redvers Henry Buller, Sir Charles Warren, Sir George White and Sir Frederick Sleigh 'Bobs' Roberts, and looks at the reasons for the delay in the British victory and the high cost of the war.

1996, Arms & Armour Press, , 1854093665,< C-01>,294pp, 17 illustrations, 5 maps, index, Fine in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 24118-01..............................£9.00 

This major work has long been recognised as one of the most important books written on the Anglo Boer War. Whilst working as a surgeon with British forces Conan-Doyle spent much of his time questioning British and Boer wounded in the field hospitals. He spoke to soldiers ranking from generals to cavalry troopers and, with a meticulous eye for detail, produced this balanced account showing the viewpoints of both protagonists. First published in October 1900, this 19th edition is recognised as the final complete work from which this volume has been reproduced as a facsimile reprint.

1999, Galago Books, , 1919854134,< C-01>,x + 769pp, maps, ills., New in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 20080-01..............................£30.00 

Volumes i, iv and v published by T.C. and E.C. Jack Edinburgh, ii,iii and vi by Caxton London. A contemporary history of the Boer War, with graphic accounts of the military operations and battles. All boards darkened and marked. Volume i splitting at top of spine. Volume ii, 1 plate detached but present. Volume iii. fold-out map torn but present. Vol v one plate torn on edge. All volumes have darkened endpapers, some with previous owner name. A useful reference set.

1901, , , ,< C-01>,6 volumes, 1200pp, photos, ills, maps, , ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 30155-02..............................£40.00 

The American Revolution and War as seen through the eyes of contemporaries. The protagonists describe in their own words the events, campaigns and battles. Supported by numerous contemporary illustrations.

1975, Phaidon Press, , 0714816442,< C-01>,352pp illustrations, ex school library.stamps on some pages. Good, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 25604-02..............................£8.00 

The American Revolutionary War as seen through the eyes of contemporaries. The protagonists describe in their own words the events, campaigns and battles, supported by numerous contemporary illustrations. Weaving together diary entries, journals, letters, and battle reports, the book portrays the American Revolution as a dramatic contemporary event.

1975, Phaidon Press, , 0714816442,< C-01>,352pp, 300 col & b/w illustrations, very good in slightly worn d/w, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 25604-01..............................£12.00 

In the spring of 1839, the British invaded Afghanistan for the first time. Nearly 20,000 British and East India Company troops poured through the high mountain passes and re-established on the throne Shah Shuja ul-Mulk. On the way in the British faced little resistance, but after two years of occupation,the country exploded into violent rebellion. The First Anglo-Afghan War ended in Britain's greatest military humiliation of the nineteenth century. An entire army of the then most powerful nation in the world was utterly routed by poorly equipped tribesmen.

2013, Bloomsbury Publishing, , 9781408818305,< C-01>,567pp illustrations, maps, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 36709-01..............................£10.00 

Extracted from the Calcutta Review of 1848 and 1851, the story of soldier's lives in British India as the Raj was reaching the height of its power. Includes 'The First Month in India, 1848', 'Scenes in a Soldier's Life 1848', 'The Law Relating to Military Officers 1851'.

1980, Naya Prokash Calcutta, Indian re-issue, ,< C-01>,xv + 80pp, Very good. some wear on dustjacket.Unread in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars
Web No. 10173-01..............................£4.00