The Sharpe companion : a historical and military guide to Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels, 1777-1808 : the early years

Named the direct heir to Patrick O'Brian by The Economist , Bernard Cornwell is the undisputed master of historical battle fi ction, and for more than twenty years, his Richard Sharpe series has thrilled millions of readers worldwide on both the page and on television. Now author Mark Adkin , a major in the British army, has created this indispensable guide covering Sharpe's early career, from his beginnings as an illiterate private fighting on the battlefields of India to his legendary command of the Light Company. A treasure not only for fans of the series but also for anyone interested innineteenth-century warfare, The Sharpe Companion includes: A chapter devoted to each Sharpe book Glossary of characters, both real and fictional Illustrations and photographs Maps of every battle and skirmish Full of fascinating historical details, thrilling contemporary accounts of actual battles, and impeccable research, The Sharpe Companion is a must for every student of military history and an essential addition to every Sharpe fan's library.

Named "the direct heir to Patrick O'Brian" by The Economist, Bernard Cornwell is the undisputed master of historical battle fiction, and for more than twenty years, his Richard Sharpe series has thrilled millions of readers worldwide on both the page and on television.

Now author Mark Adkin, a major in the British army, has created this indispensable guide covering Sharpe's early career, from his beginnings as an illiterate private fighting on the battlefields of India to his legendary command of the Light Company.

A treasure not only for fans of the series but also for anyone interested in nineteenth-century warfare, The Sharpe Companion includes:

A Chapter devoted to each Sharpe book
Glossary of characters, both real and fictional
Illustrations and photographs
Maps of every battle and skirmish

Full of fascinating historical details, thrilling contemporary accounts of actual battles, and impeccable research, The Sharpe Companion is a must for every student of military history and an essential addition to every Sharpe fan's library.

Wall Street Journal

“Richard Sharpe has the most astounding knack for finding himself where the action is…and adding considerably to it.”

Bernard Cornwell is the undisputed master of historical battle fiction, and for more than twenty years, his Richard Sharpe series has thrilled millions of readers worldwide. Now Mark Adkin, a major in the British army, has created this indispensable guide covering Sharpe's early career, from his beginnings as an illiterate private fighting on the battlefields of India to his legendary command of the Light Company. A treasure not only for fans of the series but also for anyone interested in nineteenth-century warfare, The Sharpe Companion includes: a chapter devoted to each Sharpe book; a glossary of characters, both real and fictional; illustrations and photographs; maps of every battle and skirmish The Sharpe Companion The Early Years covers the period from Sharpe's birth in 1777 until he transferred, as a disgruntled quartermaster, and still only a second lieutenant, from the ist Battalion 95th Rifles to the and Battalion based at Hythe in May 1808.