Personal Reminiscences Of General Skobeleff (1884) - Hardcover

by V. I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko (Author), E. A. Brayley Hodgetts (Translator)

Personal Reminiscences of General Skobeleff is a book written by V.I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of General Mikhail Skobeleff, one of the most prominent Russian military commanders of the 19th century. The author, who was a close friend and confidant of Skobeleff, provides a detailed account of the general's life, military campaigns, and personal traits. The book covers Skobeleff's early life and military training, his participation in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, and his subsequent military and political career. The author describes Skobeleff's military tactics, his leadership style, and his relationships with other military commanders and political figures. The book also provides insights into Skobeleff's personality, including his charisma, his sense of humor, and his love of literature and the arts. The author recounts numerous anecdotes and conversations that reveal Skobeleff's wit and intelligence. Overall, Personal Reminiscences of General Skobeleff is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and career of one of Russia's most celebrated military commanders. It is also a fascinating portrait of a complex and charismatic personality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.