Daniel Defoe

Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton (eBook, ePUB)

A Captivating Tale of 17th Century Military Life and Leadership

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton' by Daniel Defoe, readers are transported back to the turbulent 17th century England, during the English Civil War. The book, written in a straightforward and detailed style, provides a vivid account of the life and military campaigns of Capt. George Carleton, offering valuable insight into the military tactics and political landscapes of the time. Defoe's meticulous research and attention to historical accuracy make this book a compelling read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. The narrative is enriched with vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the intricacies of Carleton's leadership on the battlefield, which adds depth and authenticity to the storytelling. As a work of historical fiction, 'Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton' seamlessly blends factual events with compelling storytelling, providing readers with a captivating glimpse into the past.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 257
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664570390
• Artikelnr.: 58758030

Autorenporträt

Daniel Foe was born in London c. 1660, the son of James, a prosperous chandler and Presbyterian dissenter. He lived through the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of 1666, which left only his and two other houses standing in the area. As a general merchant, he was able to buy a country estate and a ship, though he was nearly always in debt. He joined the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, but was pardoned. However, he spent a spell in debtor's prison, after which he travelled Europe and Scotland, returning in 1695, when, now surnamed Defoe, he began serving as a Commissioner of the Glass Duty and, in 1696, running a brick and tile factory. He became a prolific pamphleteer, which led him to the pillory and Newgate Prison. In exchange for his liberty, he agreed to work as an intelligence agent for the Tories, then as a propagandist for the Whigs, and then as a mouthpiece for the Anglo-Scottish Union. His novels and non-fiction books occupied him from the mid 1710s until his death in 1731.