Kophetua the Thirteenth - Corbett, Julian Stafford
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Venture into the heart of colonial Africa with Julian Corbett's "Kophetua the Thirteenth," a compelling work of historical fiction. Set in Central Africa, this adventure explores themes of exploration and colonialism, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era. Rooted in meticulous historical detail, this republication brings to life a timeless tale of ambition and conflict. Experience the drama and intrigue of a world on the brink of change in this thrilling narrative that blends action and adventure with the complexities of historical events. "Kophetua the Thirteenth" promises a journey to a…mehr

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Venture into the heart of colonial Africa with Julian Corbett's "Kophetua the Thirteenth," a compelling work of historical fiction. Set in Central Africa, this adventure explores themes of exploration and colonialism, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era. Rooted in meticulous historical detail, this republication brings to life a timeless tale of ambition and conflict. Experience the drama and intrigue of a world on the brink of change in this thrilling narrative that blends action and adventure with the complexities of historical events. "Kophetua the Thirteenth" promises a journey to a landscape both exotic and fraught with danger, appealing to those captivated by stories of war and military exploits in a historical setting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Julian Stafford Corbett (1854-1922) was an eminent British naval historian and geostrategist, whose scholarly contributions primarily focused on maritime military history. Born in London, Corbett was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge. His historical accounts and theories were highly influential, particularly his emphasises on the importance of maritime dominance in national strategy. Corbett was a proponent of limited naval warfare and the strategic defensive, and his works frequently explored the interplay between naval strategy and national policy. Although he is best known for his naval and historical texts, such as 'England in the Mediterranean: A Study of the Rise and Influence of British Power Within the Straits, 1603-1713' and 'Some Principles of Maritime Strategy', which continues to be a seminal work in the field of naval strategy, he dabbled in fiction with 'Kophetua the Thirteenth', a novel that provided an intriguing diversion from his usual scholarly writings. Despite this foray into fiction, his enduring legacy remains rooted in his analytical contributions to understanding maritime warfare and power projection. Corbett's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a narrative clarity that brings complexity into an accessible realm, making his historical work both informative and engaging for scholars and military professionals alike.