The British Victory in Egypt, 1801 : The End of Napoleon's Conquest
Editorial Reviews
Review
...greatly recommended for historians and readers interested in war history and technology. It is also of interest to those who wish to read about the greatness of the British empire and the success of its armies.
-The International Journal of African Historical Studies
Mackesy has now completed an excellent trilogy on the period that began with The Strategy of Overthrow: 1798-9 (1974), and continued with War without Victory: The Downfall of Pitt (1984). The result is a fine example of classical military history based upon high scholarship and fine discussion. This latest volume, encompassing the whole of Abercromby's career as a soldier in preparing Britain for success, was badly needed. Mackesy has written a definitive study; we should not require a successor for at least another generation.
-The International History Review
Book Description
The British Victory in Egypt, 1801 recounts and analyzes the story of the British expeditionary force which ejected Napoleon's crack troops from Egypt. Piers Mackesy demonstrates how critically the future of the British Empire depended on the dislodging of the Napoleonic force in the Middle East.
The author's military background allows him to illustrate insightful perspectives into different styles of leadership, the nature of discipline and combat training. Mackesy reveals the high risks involved in the English assault, weighted against the masterful planning and discipline which brought the English victory against the odds. He also highlights the role of Sir Ralph Abercromby, an elderly Scot and leader of the army, and his vitality to the final success of the venture.
The British Victory in Egypt charts a critical episode in European and military history. It also provides a fascinating portrayal of the training, tactics, and strategy of a unique campaign and its executors.
The British Victory in Egypt, 1801 : The End of Napoleon's Conquest
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