Kars and Our Captivity in Russia: With Letters from Sir W.F. Williams, Major Teesdale, and the Late Captain Thompson

Atwell Lake

ISBN 10: 0371767903 / ISBN 13: 9780371767900

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kars and Our Captivity in Russia: With Letters from Sir W.F. Williams, Major Teesdale, and the Late Captain Thompson
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371767903
• ISBN 13: 9780371767900
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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Synopsis

Kars And Our Captivity In Russia: With Letters From Sir W.F. Williams, Major Teesdale, And The Late Captain Thompson by Atwell Lake. This volume offers a compelling account of the siege of Kars during the Crimean War, blending a concise narrative with authentic letters from General Williams, Major Teesdale, and Captain Thompson. It documents the strategic challenges faced by Turkish troops, the Russian siege, and the daily life of a besieged garrison, including the famine, cholera, desertions, and acts of heroism that defined the endurance of the defenders. The work situates the events within a broader context of Ottoman and Russian conduct, highlighting the discipline of Turkish forces behind improvised fortifications, the diplomacy surrounding the capitulation, and the humanitarian terms extended to non-combatants. Prefaces and despatches illuminate the author’s purpose and the sources, while appendices and letters from the era enlarge the portrait with portraits of leaders and participants. This collection serves as a valuable primary source for Crimean War studies, Asian frontier warfare, and 19th-century military diplomacy.