Kinglake's Invasion of the Crimea : Style, Strategy, and the Shadow of Lord Raglan. An article printed in 1863, written by A. H. Layard. 62 pages.

KINGLAKE'S VIVID NARRATIVE OF THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN, FROM LITERARY FLOURISH TO LOGISTICAL FAILURE

Published by Quarterly Review, John Murray, London, 1863

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62 pages. Kinglakeâ s account of the Crimean War blends picturesque prose with biting irony, a style first honed in EÃ then and now applied to military history. Layard examines the bookâ s strengths and provocations, noting its rejection of scholarly conventions in favour of impressionistic storytelling. The article critiques Lord Raglanâ s decisions-particularly the infamous order to leave infantry knapsacks aboard ship-and explores the strained coordination between British and French commanders. Kinglakeâ s portrayal of Raglan is both admiring and damning, casting him as a gentlemanly figure undone by systemic confusion. The review also reflects on how Kinglakeâ s literary voice shapes public memory of the campaign, elevating narrative over analysis. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kinglake's Invasion of the Crimea : Style, Strategy, and the Shadow of Lord Raglan. An article printed in 1863, written by A. H. Layard. 62 pages.
• Publisher: Quarterly Review, John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1863
• Binding: Booklet - Unbound Pages
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Quarterly Review