| Author |
Grant, James, 1822-1887 |
| Title |
The Cavaliers of Fortune; Or, British Heroes in Foreign Wars
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Cavaliers of Fortune; Or, British Heroes in Foreign Wars" by James Grant is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the biographies of noteworthy military figures, particularly those of Irish and Scottish descent, who sought fame and fortune by serving in foreign armies during various European wars. It examines the exploits and sacrifices of these soldiers, highlighting their contributions and the often turbulent circumstances they faced. The opening portion introduces the Count de Lally, a distinguished Irishman who served in the French army during the colonial wars in India. The narrative recounts his early life, military background, and the series of events leading to his rise as a commander. Lally is portrayed as a valiant yet complex character, admired for his military prowess but ultimately caught in political and strategic challenges that marked his career. The detailed accounts serve both to honor his legacy and to reveal the broader context of soldiers of fortune during the conflicts of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History, Military
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| Subject |
British -- Foreign countries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59754 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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