Kitchener - The Man Not The Myth

In contrast to the existing biographies which treat Kitchener as British, the author of Kitchener: The Man, considers him an outsider within the British establishment. Of his 64 years, a mere 11, and those not consecutive, were spent in England. He learned from those around him, ways that were not always understood and appreciated by those educated

About the author

Dr Anne Samson is a specialist on World War I in East, Central and Southern Africa. She has two books and numerous articles published on the topic. Her interest in Kitchener derives from her World War I studies and how this contrasts with his reputation in South Africa where she grew up.

Product details

• Authors: Anne Samson
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.09.2023
• EAN: 9781804513842
• ISBN: 978-1-80451-384-2
• No. of pages: 260
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 154 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 490 g
• Illustrations: 45 b/w ills/photos, 3 maps
• Series: From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914; From Musket to Maxim; Musket to Maxim
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration