George Arthur Volgorde van de boeken

This biography provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of Lord Horatio Kitchener, a celebrated British military commander and statesman. Kitchener's career spanned several decades and included service in conflicts in Sudan, South Africa, and the First World War. The book includes detailed descriptions of Kitchener's military campaigns and political activities, as well as personal anecdotes and insights into his character. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in British history and military strategy.

George Arthur, born to a rural Cheshire family and raised as a hard-working farm boy during the blitz years of the Second World War, began his working life as a humble shipping clerk, then after National Service in the RAF he studied industrialengineering, which kicked off a successful career in the transport industry. As a transport manager George found himself dealing with 'scallywags' who had devised all kinds of tricks to cheat their employers, and coming into conflict with trade unions whose practices threatened the survival of British industry. In the final phase of his career, he rose to become Managing Director of a leading logistics company in the fine wine business. Now, in retirement, he looks back on his varied and eventful life.