Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde
A Military Legend of the Victorian Era: The Strategic Brilliance of Lord Clyde RevealedBy Archibald Forbes
Length6h 53m
About this audiobook
In "Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde," Archibald Forbes presents a compelling and richly detailed biography of one of the British Army'Äôs illustrious figures of the 19th century. This work captures the multifaceted life of Colin Campbell, from his military exploits in the Crimean War to his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Forbes employs a narrative style that blends meticulous research with vivid storytelling, effectively placing Campbell in the broader context of Victorian military history. The text is punctuated with personal anecdotes and insights, providing a thoughtful examination of the interplay between military duty, leadership, and the sociopolitical landscape of the time. Archibald Forbes, a distinguished war correspondent and historian, draws upon his extensive background in the military and journalism to craft this biography. Forbes'Äôs experiences in various conflicts undoubtedly influenced his appreciation for military leaders like Campbell and his desire to present their stories authentically. Through his detailed accounts, Forbes seeks to illuminate the character and contributions of individuals often overshadowed in larger historical narratives. This biography is highly recommended for readers interested in military history, biographies, or the Victorian era. Forbes's engaging writing style and profound insights into Campbell's life will not only inform but also inspire readers to reflect on the complexities of leadership and the costs of war.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER I EARLY LIFE—THE PENINSULA
3CHAPTER II COLONIAL AND HOME SERVICE
4CHAPTER III CHINA AND INDIA
5CHAPTER IV THE CRIMEA
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER V THE INDIAN MUTINY—ORGANISATION—RELIEF OF LUCKNOW—DEFEAT OF GWALIOR CONTINGENT
7CHAPTER VI THE STORMING OF LUCKNOW
8CHAPTER VII THE CAMPAIGN IN ROHILCUND
9CHAPTER VIII THE CAMPAIGN IN CENTRAL INDIA
10CHAPTER IX THE PACIFICATION OF OUDE—END OF THE MUTINY
11CHAPTER X FROM SIMLA TO WESTMINSTER ABBEY
12FOOTNOTES:
More from Archibald Forbes
Send MeMarty Skovlund, Joe Kent8h 10m4.7 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Annotated)John Muir10h 13m4.7 (1.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Invisible StormJason Kander6h 48m4.7 (3.2K)$24 · $0.00
Forever BoyKate Swenson9h 27m4.7 (5K)$29 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Will You Love Me?Cathy Glass9h 5m4.6 (9.3K)$29 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
HostageEli Sharabi5h 25m4.6 (10.8K)$24 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (384)$20 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h4.6 (1.5K)$8 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
Just as I AmCicely Tyson16h 8m4.6 (99K)$33 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
You may also like
Caesar’s LegionStephen Dando-Collins12h 19m4.1 (3.2K)$23
Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (Annotated)Heros von Borcke16h 39m4.4 (268)$1.99 · $0.00
Life of George Washington (Illustrated)Washington Irving33h 17m4.2 (443)$2 · $0.00
Hero Tales From American HistoryTheodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge5h 39m4.0 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
Life of George Washington (Illustrated Edition)Washington Irving34h 43m4.2 (361)$2 · $0.00
Washington’s ImmortalsPatrick K. O’Donnell13h 28m4.3 (4.1K)$20
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States ArmyPhilip Henry Sheridan22h 2m4.2 (614)$2.30
Ian Hamilton's MarchWinston Churchill7h 43m4.0 (113)$2.30
Frontier Fighters!the Transcription Company of America8h 18m$25
The Winning of the West (Summarized Edition)Theodore Roosevelt10h 18m$2
The Utah BatteriesCharles Rendell Mabey4h 8m$2 · $0.00
Foundations of Liberty - 3 Classic American Freedom Lives & WritingsHenry Cabot Lodge, Archibald Henry Grimké, Frederick Douglass95h 33m$2
Lincoln in the Black Hawk WarAlfred Augustus Jackson38m$5
China’s Long MarchJean Fritz3h 10m3.5 (347)$14
Historical Record of the Sixth, or Royal First Warwickshire Regiment of FootRichard Cannon3h 29m$2 · $0.00
Spartacus (Annotated)Lewis Grassic Gibbon9h 8m$2 · $0.00
"Downright Fighting"Thomas J. Fleming3h 40m$1 · $0.00
The story of the Thirty-Third N. Y. S. Vols or two years campaigning in Virginia and MarylandDavid Wright Judd12h 3m$2 · $0.00
Historical Record of the Thirty-fourth, or the Cumberland Regiment of FootRichard Cannon3h 45m$2 · $0.00
General James Shields, Soldier, Orator, StatesmanHenry Anson Castle53m$1 · $0.00