Author: Sir John MoorePublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Life and Letters of Sir John Moore
Author: Sir John MoorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Life & Letters of Sir John Moore
Author: Sir John MoorePublisher:
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Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The Life of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, K.B. By His Brother. [With Letters. With a Portrait After Sir Thomas Lawrence.]
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Author: James Carrick MOOREThe Life of Sir John Moore
Author: Roger DayPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783379820
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Sir John Moore organized and trained the British light infantry during the Napoleonic wars, and thus is regarded as the father of all subseqent British special warfare units. This biography is the first to draw on papers in the archives of the Dukes of Hamilton and Argyll which shed new light on Moore's upbringing and the shaping of his revolutionary approach to the art and science of warfare.
The life of lieutenant-general sir John Moore
Author: James Carrick MooreThe Life of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, K.B.
Author: James Carrick MooreDr. John Moore, 1729–1802
Author: Henry L. FultonPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 161149494X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 811
Book Description
This book is the first biography of Scottish-born physician John Moore. Here, Henry L. Fulton recounts Moore’s childhood, education, and medical training in Glasgow and abroad; discusses his marriage, family, and friendships (particularly with Tobias Smollett); and depicts his professional practice in the north. The narrative uncovers Moore’s transformative experience accompanying a young nobleman on the Grand Tour through Europe and provides a detailed account of the journey's highlights and difficulties. When Moore returns, he moves his family to London to begin a second career in literature and to acquire patronage for his sons’ professions. In this biography Fulton covers not only Moore’s publications but also discusses his circle of friends among nobility, politicians, artists, and others. Also discussed is Moore’s involvement in the French Revolution, his correspondence with Robert Burns, and his strained family relationships. Additionally presented here is new information regarding Moore’s finances drawn from archival records in Glasgow and Edinburgh and his bank ledgers in London.
The Life, Letters and Journals of Lord Byron. By Thomas Moore ... New and Complete Edition, Etc
Author: George Gordon Byron Baron ByronPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Sir John Moore’s Peninsular Campaign 1808–1809
Author: D.W. DaviesPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401016127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This book is an attempt to present the chief events in the last campaign of Sir John Moore. Enough of Sir John Moore's life, and of life in England, France, and Spain to explain those events has been included. In several instances, perhaps important instances, accounts of events as given here differ from what may be found elsewhere. In such cases the documents upon which the present narrative is based have been indicated. The list of those to whom I am indebted is a long one. The staff of the Public Record Office have been unfailingly helpful, pleasant, and ef ficient on the many occasions when I have used the Record Office. The Librarian and staff of the National Library of Scotland were most help ful when the writer consulted the papers of Sir George Murray and the manuscripts of Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, in that Library. An especially enjoyable occasion was the time spent in the Scottish United Services Museum working with the Sir David Baird papers. I am much indebted to The Honourable the Marquess of Anglesey for permission to consult the Paget papers in the Library at Plas-Newydd. The Libra rian and the Keeper of Manuscripts of the John Rylands Library have been most kind and generous in making available the papers of Sir Henry Clinton. As always, Mr.
The Life Of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, K.B. By His Brother, James Carrick Moore
Author: James Carrick MoorePublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786250969
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Sir John Moore died at the height of his glory, having just defeated Marshal Soult’s French forces at the Battle of Corunna in 1809 during the Peninsular War. On his lips as he died he hoped that the British Public would remember him and that they would be proud that he had done his duty. However, his Peninsular glory was only the swansong to a remarkable career in the British Army, born in 1761 to Dr. John Moore, a well-known Glasgow doctor, his achievements and service span some thirty years. He first saw action during the American War of Independence in 1778 and was to see much more in the limited campaigns around the world, before the Wars of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon, in campaigns in Corsica, the West Indies and Ireland. By 1799 he was a Major-General and part of a new breed of British Officer, more humane in his treatment of the troops under his command and a stickler for training. In 1808 he was sent to take over command of the British forces in Spain and Portugal, knowing that he had been given command of the only field army that Britain possessed he was initially cautious. However being given false evidence of stout Spanish resistance he marched his men into Spain; however in reality he was the only formed body of troops standing in the way of all of Napoleon’s armies. Determined to do some good and perhaps escape intact, Sir John led his men against the outlying corps of Marshal Soult, although he was forced to run full tilt toward Corunna as Napoleon sent all of his mighty legions after him. To Moore’s eternal credit he was able to win the Battle of Corunna, embark the majority of his soldiers for further battles and give Spain, Portugal and Britain time to engineer the successes of later years. A fitting biography of one of Britain’s unsung heroes.