Saul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed history books, including The Indian Mutiny: 1857 (shortlisted for the Westminster Medal for Military Literature), Zulu: The Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879 (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year) and, most recently, Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire.He has also written two bestselling historical novels set in the wars of the late 19th Century, Zulu Hart and Hart of Empire. An experienced broadcaster, he has presented and appeared in history programmes for all the major TV channels and is a regular contributor to Radio 4.
Filled with swashbuckling derring-do, the reek of blood and
gunpowder, combined with shrewd analysis of power, war and
psychology
*Simon Sebag Montefiore*
Those wishing to immerse themselves in this golden age of British
military success will relish David's fine piece of history
*Sunday Times*
An extraordinary story, packed with drama, incident and great
characters...Combines a clear and powerful narrative with shrewd
judgements, illuminating vignettes and fresh and telling detail...
'All The King's Men' is all you could hope for...Quite an
achievement.
*Country Life*
At a time when the Army is facing cutbacks while being expected to
fight distant, unpopular wars on a shoestring, David's book could
not be more topical
*Sunday Telegraph*
a big meaty, satisfying and thought-provoking book, a real
achievement
*Patrick Bishop*
Incisive and acute . . . [David] always finds a telling phrase, an
eye-catching detail or a human story
*Sunday Times, on VICTORIA'S WARS*
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