- Taschenbuch: 304 Seiten
- Verlag: Harpercollins; Auflage: New Ed (15. Mai 1994)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0006176976
- ISBN-13: 978-0006176978
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17,5 x 10,9 x 2,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.7 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (18 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 42.939 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Sharpe may come to personify the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars in the same way that Horatio Hornblower does the Royal Navy. Sharpe's exploits during the Peninsular Campaigns (1809-14) have been chronicled in eight prior novels; this "prequel" is the story of Sharpe's first command. He becomes the leader of a force of Rifles cut off behind lines during the disastrous English retreat from Spain and battles not only crack French dragoons but also the fierce winter weather and the hostility of his men. A Spanish major offers aid if Sharpe will help with his own desperate mission to guarantee a Spanish victory. A crackling adventure yarn, sure to delight Sharpe's many fans. Charles Michaud, Turner Free Lib., Randolph, Mass.
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Sharpe's Rifles is the place to start with Bernard Cornwell's gripping series of adventures which follow the career of Richard Sharpe, an officer in Wellington's army. Sharpe is unusual for an officer in Britain's army in the 19th Century - he was promoted from the ranks in a time when this was exceedingly rare. These novels follow Sharpe's career through the Peninsula war, culminating with the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo.
In Sharpe's Rifles we meet the new Lieutenant Richard Sharpe as he is struggling to earn the respect of his fellow officers and the men he commands. As we meet him he is serving as a quartermaster, as the popular prejudice was that officers promoted from the ranks took to drink and could not be trusted in a fighting command. We learn that he is in fact an experienced professional soldier and won his commission by an act of bravery on the battlefield, so he is seething with frustration and a sense of injustice at his lot. During a disastrous retreat from Napoleon's pursuing troops Sharpe finds himself in command of a company of survivors separated from the main army. During the journey in which he leads the men back to safety (with a detour to help the Spanish guerillas and capture a town) he learns how to command and earns the respect he craves. We also see the birth of the friendship between Sharpe and Sergeant Harper, which is central to the rest of the series.
Once I had started I found it impossible to put this book down, and then dashed out and bought the rest of the series. The story is gripping, the pace fast, and the characterisation excellent - Sharpe is no one-dimensional action man and his character continues to develop throughout the series. Cornwell is a very well-informed military historian and I learned a great deal about an era with which I was previously unfamiliar.
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As graduate student in history, I have to admit I looked on these books with a bit of snobbish reserve. It took me a while to overcome my prejudice for historical fiction to read Patrick O'Brian. But I've got say, after reading this book,... it's good! I don't know enough about the Napoleonic Wars to say "that's wrong" or "this is wrong," but this book is a damn good read!I really got into it right away, and my disbelief was supended. I think that says a lot for Bernard Cornwall right there. You get interested in these characters and you care about them. Another important here: Cornwall keeps a pretty high level of suspense for historical fiction! I was wondering how Vivar and Sharpe were going to get away with it (I'm not going to give away the plot!). I am going out to the store and get the next two! One last note: Patrick O'Brian is a great writer, but I think this book is a lot more fun! If Patrick O'Brian is the Jane Austen of Napoleonic historical fiction, then Cornwall is its Trollope!
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I am a history teacher and I am very serious about historical details. The characters in this book may not be real, but that makes no difference. The book is well written, the characters are complex, and the story line is steeped with historical detail. Cornwall is a fantastic writer who seems to capture the feeling of the Napoleonic Wars as if he were there himself. This book introduces the reader to Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper, two of the best written characters in modern fiction. The action starts almost immediately as Sharpe takes over the 95th Rifles. Your heart won't stop racing until the final page. Sharpe and Harper have grabbed my imagination as does the back drop of 19th century Spain. This is a must read for any student of the Napoleonic Wars.
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Über den Inhalt dieses Sharpe-Romans gibt es reichlich Kritiken, darüber gibt es nichts weiter zu sagen. Leider gilt das ganz und gar nicht für dieses Hörbuch. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Juni 2009 von keinplatzimregal
Sharpe Takes Formal Command in the 95th Rifles . . . by Force
Many people compare the Hornblower books to the Sharpe novels and vice versa. The two series have little in common other than covering similar time periods in British history, one... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. Januar 2009 von Donald Mitchell
This book is great!
This book is one of the greatest I've ever read! It has a great story, a British quartermaster gets promoted to a Liutenant after his superior is killed. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. März 2000 von a reader
Boney's Nemesis
A great series, an addiction! These are great landlocked companions toAubrey/Maturin; hope O'Brian and Cornwell met before it was too late. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. Januar 2000 veröffentlicht
Guter Einstieg in einer unterhaltsamen Serie
Bernard Cornwell selbst sagt er wollte "Hornblower auf dem Land" schreiben. Nun er braucht sich hinter dem großen Vorbild nicht zu verstecken. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 13. Januar 2000 veröffentlicht
Great series!
I've never posted a review before but I had to express my gratitude to Bernard Cornwell for his terrific books about the Napoleonic Wars. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
Gute Englischkenntnisse sind wertvoll
Gute Englischkenntnisse sind wertvoll, besonders dann, wenn man damit ein so gutes Buch wie Sharpe`s Rifles lesen kann. Man schreibt das Jahr 1809. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 26. April 1999 veröffentlicht
Well researched and a well written period piece.
One of the best books I have read in 1998. I will be getting the rest of the collection soon.
Am 25. März 1999 veröffentlicht
The best series of 11 books I have ever read.
I started the eleven book series in October of 1998 and finished in early February 1999. Hands down the best series of books I have ever read. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. Februar 1999 von Jeffrey A. Long
Wonderful Military History novels
Have just finished the Sharpe's series as far as Waterloo, and strongly recommend it to all. Came to the series via Amazon recommendation - haven't seen any of the TV shows. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
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