Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (Roy & Lesley Adkins)

By Roy & Lesley Adkins.

'The siege that changed the course of Britain's history' - Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times.

'Fascinating and Timely' - Daily Mail.

'A fascinating, well-crafted account of a siege that defined Britishness' - BBC History Magazine.

This epic page-turner tells the story of the longest siege in British history, from 1779 to 1783, when the awe-inspring Rock of Gibraltar was besieged by the overwhelming forces of Spain and France. Thousands of soldiers, sailors, civilians and their families lived through extraordinary events. This is military and social history at its best, a tale of courage, endurance, desperation and ingenuity. This book details new ways of killing including red-hot shot, shrapnel shells and barrage from immense floating batteries. Gibraltar became the most famous fortress in the world and an iconic symbol of strength and stability. 

Product Details
Publisher: Abacus
Year of Publication: 2019
Language: English
Paperback: 452 pages
Dimensions: 13cm (w) x 19.8cm (l) x 3cm (d)