Lord Roberts A Biography by Violet Brooke-Hunt Antique History Book

Lord Roberts A Biography

By Violet Brooke-Hunt

Published by James Nisbet & Co Limited: London 1914

"Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832 - 1914), was a British Victorian era general who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Born in India to an Anglo-Irish family, Roberts joined the East India Company Army and served as a young officer in the Indian Rebellion during which he was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry. He was then transferred to the British Army and fought in the Expedition to Abyssinia and the Second Anglo-Afghan War, in which his exploits earned him widespread fame. Roberts would go on to serve as the Commander-in-Chief, India, before leading British forces for a year during the Second Boer War. He also became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904."

Condition: Light wear and some fading to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Small, neat inscriptions as shown. Light foxing present with pages otherwise clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20cm x 14cm x 4cm - 362 pages