Deeds that Won the Empire
Historic Battle ScenesBy W. H. Fitchett
Length8h 7m
About this audiobook
In "Deeds That Won the Empire," W. H. Fitchett presents a compelling exploration of the pivotal moments and extraordinary figures that shaped the British Empire. Utilizing a vivid narrative style, Fitchett weaves together a series of historical accounts that both illuminate and dramatize the sacrifices and triumphs accompanying Britain's imperial pursuits. The book is structured thematically, covering a range of military and diplomatic achievements, and provides a critical lens on the moral and ethical implications of imperialism, reflecting the complex dynamics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. W. H. Fitchett was not only a prominent author but also an accomplished journalist and historian, whose British patriotic sentiment and keen interest in military history significantly informed his writing. Born in 1850, Fitchett's experiences as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War undoubtedly influenced his understanding of the realities of colonial conflict and imperial aspiration, enabling him to depict these events with both authenticity and poignancy. For readers interested in imperial history, military strategy, or the ethical dimensions of colonialism, "Deeds That Won the Empire" is an indispensable addition to their library. Fitchett's masterful storytelling and insightful analysis will not only educate but also provoke thought regarding the enduring legacy of empire in shaping modern society.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE NIGHT ATTACK ON BADAJOS
2[Illustration: Siege of Badajos, 1812. From Napier's "Peninsular War."]
3THE FIRE-SHIPS IN THE BASQUE ROADS
4THE MAN WHO SPOILED NAPOLEON'S "DESTINY"!
5GREAT SEA-DUELS
Show all chaptersShow less
6THE BLOOD-STAINED HILL OF BUSACO
7OF NELSON AND THE NILE
8[Illustration: THE BATTLE OF THE NILE. Doubling on the French Line. From Allen's "Battles of the British Navy."]
9THE FUSILEERS AT ALBUERA
10[Illustration: Battle of Albuera, 16th May, 1811. From Napier's "Peninsular War."]
11THE "SHANNON" AND THE "CHESAPEAKE"
12THE GREAT BREACH OF CIUDAD RODRIGO
13[Illustration: Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, 1812. From Napier's "Peninsular War."]
14HOW THE "HERMIONE" WAS RECAPTURED
15FRENCH AND ENGLISH IN THE PASSES
16[Illustration: Combat of Roncesvalles, July 25, 1813. From Napier's "Peninsular War."]
17FAMOUS CUTTING-OUT EXPEDITIONS
18MOUNTAIN COMBATS
19THE BLOODIEST FIGHT IN THE PENINSULA
20[Illustration: Battle of St. Pierre, December 9th & 13th, 1813. From Napier's "Peninsular War."]
21THE BATTLE OF THE BALTIC
22[Illustration: The Battle of the Baltic, April 2nd, 1801. From Brenton's Naval History.]
23KING-MAKING WATERLOO
24[Illustration: Battle of Waterloo, June 18th, 1815.]
25I. THE RIVAL HOSTS
26II. HOUGOUMONT
27III. PICTON AND D'ERLON
28IV. "SCOTLAND FOR EVER!"
29V. HORSEMEN AND SQUARES
30VI. THE FIGHT OF THE GUNNERS
31VII. THE OLD GUARD
32VIII. THE GREAT DEFEAT.
33THE NIGHT ATTACK OFF CADIZ
34TRAFALGAR
35I. THE STRATEGY
36II. HOW THE FLEETS MET
37[Illustration: The Attack at Trafalgar, October 21st, 1805. Five minutes past noon. From Mahan's "Life of Nelson."]
38III. HOW THE VICTORY WAS WON
39THE END
More from W. H. Fitchett
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Ghosts of HiroshimaCharles Pellegrino8h 59m4.5 (877)$23
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Fall and RiseMitchell Zuckoff17h 23m4.6 (9.8K)$40 · $0.00
The SurvivorJosef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin9h 22m4.6 (2.5K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
The Battle of GettysburgFranklin Aretas Haskell4h 52m4.2 (706)$2 · $0.00
Bloody SpringJoseph Wheelan14h 10m4.3 (600)$20
Northern DawnDaniel Greene10h 46m4.6 (300)$20
The Hunter KillersDan Hampton11h 52m4.2 (2.2K)$29 · $0.00
Witness to GettysburgRichard Wheeler9h 12m4.0 (300)$20
Indian TalesRudyard Kipling16h 12m4.1 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The FortBernard Cornwell13h 6m3.9 (8.3K)$33 · $0.00
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3Shelby Foote58h 18m4.7 (15.1K)$30
Give Me Liberty or Give Me DeathPatrick Henry9m4.6 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
The Story of the Malakand Field Force (Annotated)Winston Churchill10h 39m4.4 (1K)$2 · $0.00
History of the Civil War: 1861-1865James Ford Rhodes15h 12m4.1 (695)$2 · $0.00
The Third Day at Stone's RiverG. C. Kniffin42m$1 · $0.00
The Rhode Island Artillery at the First Battle of Bull RunJ. Albert Monroe38m$1 · $0.00
From Fort Henry to CorinthM. F. Force5h 25m3.7 (44)$2 · $0.00
The History of Second Boer War: London to Ladysmith via Pretoria & Ian Hamilton's MarchWinston Churchill17h 21m$1.99 · $0.00
Weapon of Choice in AfghanistanCharles H. Briscoe, Richard L. Kiper, James A. Schroder, Kalev I. Sepp20h 14m4.1 (51)$1.99 · $0.00
Historical Record of the Thirty-fourth, or the Cumberland Regiment of FootRichard Cannon3h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812Ralph Delahaye Paine3h 32m3.5 (44)$2 · $0.00
Twelve Naval CaptainsMolly Elliot Seawell3h 57m4.0 (19)$2 · $0.00
The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77Samuel Adams Drake1h 11m3.4 (10)$2 · $0.00