ISBN: 9780259130871 - histoire du 2e régiment de zouaves: rédigée d'après des documents inédits puisés aux archives historiques du ministère de la guerre (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This history book narrates the story of the formation and legacy of the Zouaves, an elite corps of French soldiers serving in Algeria. The book thoroughly documents the Zouaves' origins in 1830 to their reorganization into three distinct regiments in 1852. Each chapter chronicles their heroic exploits in various conflicts, from their initial baptism of fire at the Col de Mouzaia to their participation in the Siege of Constantine and subsequent expeditions into Kabylie and Morocco. The meticulously researched account draws upon archival documents, personal accounts, and official reports, unveiling the Zouaves' indomitable spirit and the profound impact they had on the course of French history in Algeria. Beyond its historical significance, this book offers a captivating exploration of military strategy, regimental culture, and the unique challenges of warfare in the rugged and unforgiving terrain of Algeria. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…