A Record Of The Life Work Of Sir Charles Moore Watson, Colonel In The Royal Engineers (1919)
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Watson Pasha: A Record Of The Life Work Of Sir Charles Moore Watson, Colonel In The Royal Engineers (1919) is a biographical book written by Stanley Lane-Poole. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Sir Charles Moore Watson, a Colonel in the Royal Engineers. The book covers Watson's early life, his education, and his military career. It also explores his involvement in the construction of various public works and infrastructure projects, such as the Suez Canal and the Egyptian railways. Additionally, the book delves into Watson's role in the British occupation of Egypt and his work as a diplomat in the region. Through interviews with Watson and his colleagues, as well as extensive research, Lane-Poole provides a comprehensive account of Watson's life and achievements. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, military engineering, and colonialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.
Stanley Lane-Poole was an eminent historian who specialised in studies of the Middle East. His works included The Moors in Spain, The Art of the Saracens and Cairo.
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