The Sword and the Sketch book: A Pictorial History of Queen Victoria's Wars

Ian Hernon does it again! He presents a well-researched historical work, delivered with punchy, journalistic prose. It is all too rare that one finds a book with historical depth that is also a gripping read. This book is exactly that. I highly recommend it, especially for American readers looking for a unique introduction to a fascinating point in British history.

great book. Glad to have bought it.

A thoroughly informative potted history of each campaign. The icing on the cake is of course the contemporary sketches from the like of Melton Prior.

I like it

Have a growing collection of Anglo-Zulu and Boer War campaigns so a useful addition for any military history enthusiast of that era.

This is another cracking read by Ian Hernon. Once again he brings history to life. A clear, beautifully written book with some amazing pictures!

Ian Hernon does a great job in bringing together well written analysis and a clear and related pictorial history. The period is a facinating one and this book helps to bring it to life in an exciting and informative manner - very much recommend it to other readers

A brilliant book that brings Victorian warfare to life. It was very interesting and I would highly recommended it to all those historians interested in that era.