Shameless: The Complete Second Season by William Macy

Shameless: The Complete Second Season by William Macy

Of several distinguished histories of the Boer War - including works by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Leopold Amery - this is the most detailed, exhaustive, and probably definitive. It is the official British history of the conflict, complete in four substantial volumes accompanied by four slimmer volumes of maps. Vol. One covers the run-up to war, with descriptions of the South African terrain and the condition of the British and Boer forces. After the arrival of Sir Redvers Buller to take command of British forces, it narrates the sorry story of 'Black Week' in December 1899 - the trio of defeats when three British columns were trounced at Magersfontein, Colenso and Stormberg. The first volume concludes with the arrival of 'Bobs' - Lord Roberts - to take over command from the hapless Buller and his re-organisation of the British army. Vol. Two opens with the Boer siege of Kimberley and its relief by British forces, followed by the British pursuit of the veteran Boer General Cronje and his defeat at Paardeberg. The campaign in the Orange Free State around its capital, Bloemfontein, follows. Then comes the sombre story of Spion Kop, a bloody British defeat. The volume concludes with an account of the siege and relief of Ladysmith. Vol Three concerns the beginning of the guerrilla phase of the war, with clearing operations in the Orange River and Transvaal against the legendary Boer guerrilla commander De Wet. There is also an account of the famous defence of Mafeking by Baden Powell, founder of the Scout movement, and of its relief which sent Britain's population into paroxysms of patriotic jubilation. Vol .Four is concerned with the final, most painful, phase of the war: the endgame. Under the command of Kitchener, and Generals later prominent in the Great War such as Plumer, French and Hamilton, the British waged a war of attrition to stamp out the final sparks of Boer resistance, using such 'scorched earth' methods as farm burning, blockhouse building and, most controversially of all, concentration camps. No serious student of the war can afford to be without these books.2004 Vol I xvii+i+526pp, Vol 2 xvi + 701pp, Vol 3 xiii + 609pp, Vol 4 xv + 767pp, 1 plate. Vol I (Maps) South Africa General Map and maps 1-17 with 6 freehand sketches. Vol 2 (Maps) No.18-37. With 6 freehand sketches. Vol 3 (Maps) No. 38-55. With 11 freehand sketches. Vol 4 (Maps) No. 56-64.

Macy, William H.: -

William H. Macy is an actor, teacher, and director in theater, film, and television. Macy got involved in theater at Goddard College, where he met the playwright David Mamet. He is most famous for his roles in movies such as Fargo, Magnolia, Mystery Men, and Pleasantville, among many others. He is also an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy and SAG Award winner.

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EAN	0883929227808
Titel	Shameless: The Complete Second Season
Veröffentlichungsdatum	2012-12-18
Format	AC-3 Box set Colour Dolby DVD-Video Subtitled Widescreen NTSC
Regionscode	1
Laufzeit	600 minutes
Studio	SHAMELESS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
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