The Gurkha Way
A New History of the Gurkhas
$63.99
- Hardcover
344 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2023
Summary
In the 18th century in the town of Gorkha, just north of Kathmandu, ruler Prithvi Narayan fought campaigns against his neighbours and the British. During the fighting his warriors, renowned for their aggression and courage, gained the respect of the British, who appreciated that the steadfast warriors would make excellent soldiers. Upon the declaration of peace in 1816, a partnership was born. This alliance would play a vital role in UK defence over the next two centuries, from surviving the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399068239 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399068237 |
| Author: | John Sadler |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2023 |
| Weight: | 646g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
John Sadler
John Sadler was born and bred in Northumberland and he has worked for most of his career in the law. He is an expert on the history of warfare and a prolific writer on the subject. His many books include Battle for Northumbria, Scottish Battles, War in the North 1461-1464, Border Fury: The Three Hundred Years War, Culloden 1746, Bannockburn: Battle for Liberty and The Second Barons’ War: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham.
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