Ogden, Alan

The Life and Times of Lieutenant General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart: Soldier and Diplomat

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ISBN 13:
9781350233133
author:
Ogden, Alan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Military, History,
Condition:
New
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£34.67

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Lt Gen Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart's remarkable life is revealed in this groundbreaking biography. From his early experiences to his wartime roles and diplomatic missions, Ogden draws on extensive primary sources to bring to life the story of a soldier, statesman, and personal representative of two British prime ministers. Carton de Wiart's life spans significant events in 20th-century history, including the Boer War, World War I, and World War II. This biography offers a unique perspective on Anglo-Sino relations and the complexities of international diplomacy during this period. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as scholars studying British Military and Diplomatic history, this book provides an in-depth examination of Carton de Wiart's experiences and their significance in the first half of the 20th century.

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