Lieutenant-General, Sir Ralph Abercromby: 1793-1801, A Memoir

By James Abercromby Dunfermline and James Abercromby

Book Overview

The book titled ""Lieutenant-General, Sir Ralph Abercromby: 1793-1801, A Memoir"" is a detailed account of the life and military career of Sir Ralph Abercromby, who served as a Lieutenant-General in the British Army during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The memoir is written by James Abercromby, who was Sir Ralph's son and also served in the army.The book covers Sir Ralph's military campaigns and achievements during the period of 1793 to 1801, including his leadership in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his political views and opinions.The memoir provides a comprehensive overview of Sir Ralph's military tactics and strategies, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as William Pitt the Younger and Lord Nelson. It also explores the challenges and difficulties he faced during his military career, including injuries sustained in battle and the political pressures of the time.Overall, ""Lieutenant-General, Sir Ralph Abercromby: 1793-1801, A Memoir"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant military figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, written by someone who knew him intimately.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163619507
• ISBN13: 9781163619506
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"