Crimean / Anglo-Afghan war

Has FS ever published books concerning the Crimea or early wars in the Middle East?

Cecil Woodham-Smith's The Reason Why is about the Charge of the Light Brigade and therefore necessarily sweeps up much of the broader Crimean War.

Chapter One of William Russell : Special Correspondent of 'The Times', FS, 1995, a volume in the so-called 'Travel and Exploration' series, covers the Crimean War.

As regards early wars in the Middle East, two books on the Crusades: An Eyewitness History of the Crusades (4 volumes: FS, 2004) and Runciman's A History of the Crusades (3 volumes: FS, 1994).

I believe 'On the Psychology of Military Incompetence' has some ties.

'Voice from the Ranks' might be your best bet

'The Relief of Lucknow' might be of interest.

FS released "The Great Game" by Peter Hopkirk. His other books about foreigners in the Himalayas and the Indian/Chinese/Russian frontiers are wonderfull.

>4 Cubby.R.S.:

You are correct about 'On the Psychology of Military Incompetence'--I just finished reading the FS version of that book. The first part concerning the instances of military incompetence is absolutely riveting (including the discussion of the Crimean War)--and then it descends into pseudo-Freudian twaddle that is practically unreadable.

Eminent Victorians, which has a bit on General Charles Gordon who served in the Crimean War.

And there is "Mission to Tashkent" by F.M. Bailey also published by FS. This one takes place in the aftermath of WW1/Russian civil war and as such is an epilogue to the great game.

One of my great-great-great grandfathers survived the Charge. He wasn't rich, post-Army he was a rag & bone man, so I can only assume he ended up in the Light Brigade because he was tall (over 6 foot) and so looked imposing on a horse.

>1 Twas_Brillig: Depending on your definition of early, two excellent perspectives are 'Sowing the Wind' which examines the 20th century roots and 'The Crusades Through Arab Eyes' which starts a little earlier. There is, of course, always Lawrence.

I mean, if you're looking at the Crusades, Folio has published a significant catalog dating back to their earliest years.

Thank you for all the responses very much appreciated. I think I’ll go for the relief of Lucknow and mission to Tashkent for now. With eyes on the great game and the reason why.

I realised too late that my definition of early and Middle East was woolly at best - I was referring to the title so first-Anglo Afghan to pre 1st world war inclusive of Central Asia! I should’ve have made that more clear apologies.

Sowing the wind, psychology of military incompetence (albeit mixed reviews) and Lawrence being fantastic suggestions which are already owned along with a history of the Arab people.

>9 InVitrio: how absolutely fascinating - all the more better to reach the top shelves to stack your folios high, the gifts of our fathers