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1857 Siege of Kars 1 ed Crimean War Ottoman Empire Turkey MAP Russia Atwell Lake The Crimean War was one of the most important 19 th -century European wars, with the Russian Empire falling to the Ottoman/English/French alliance. However, the final push for the Russians took place in Kars, where the Russian troops made a desperate attempt to take Kars from the Ottomans in Asia Minor. The siege worked. It was one of the only major victories for Russia during the war, capturing the city and establishing a new front; however, it was too little too late and Russia still lost the war a year later. Author, British military officer, and eye-witness Colonel Atwell Lake published an account of the battle – a report of official documents of the battle which has become one of if not the most authoritative account of the Siege of Kars . This first edition includes all of the expected maps and folding illustrations. Item number: #27704 Price: $950 LAKE, Atwell Narrative of the defence of Kars, historical and military London: Richard Bentley, 1857. First edition. Details : · Collation: Complete with all pages o xx, 344 o 5 full-page plates + 2 folding maps/plans · Provenance: o Bookplate – George Avery Cushman o Handwritten – [ J. H. Mossop ] , ‘65 o Handwritten – [ W. M. Milner ], ‘65 · Language: English · Binding: Leather; secure · Size: ~8.75in X 5.75in (22cm x 14.5cm) · VERY rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons between $2300-$4800 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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