Erwin Rosen

In the Foreign Legion

The Experiences of a Journalist Who Joined the French Foreign Legion in North Africa at the Turn of the 20th Century

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Produktbeschreibung

The desert and the kepi blanc The young author of this book thought he knew something of military life. He had served with American forces during the Spanish-American War, but by 1904 he was out of luck and desperate for a new way of life. Like many young men before and after him the 'glamour' of life in the French Foreign Legion exerted its irresistible appeal. Also like many Legion recruits he came to understand just how far from the gruelling reality his idealistic view was. Rosen shortly found himself in North Africa and so began the training which would turn him into a fully fledged Legionnaire. This was the French Foreign Legion of the era prior to the First World War where 'March or Die' was not just a slogan but a way of life-or death! This is a riveting account of what it was to be part of the French mercenary corps in the early years of the twentieth century by one who experienced it. Recommended. Available in softcover and hardcover with dustjacket.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LEONAUR
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. November 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 235g
• ISBN-13: 9780857063885
• ISBN-10: 085706388X
• Artikelnr.: 32896868

Autorenporträt

Erwin Rosen was an accomplished writer, best known for his insightful work, 'In the Foreign Legion' (1910), which provides a riveting account of his experiences and observations within the ranks of the French Foreign Legion. This seminal work offers readers a unique glimpse into life in this legendary military unit, renowned for its rigorous discipline and diverse membership drawn from around the globe. Rosen's narrative is marked by a candid and engaging style, resonating with authenticity and an unflinching eye for detail; these literary qualities have rendered his work an invaluable resource for both historical scholars and enthusiasts of military literature. The depiction of the inner workings of the Legion, the challenges faced by its soldiers, and the broader implications of its existence within the geopolitics of the era contribute to the book's enduring significance. Rosen's adept storytelling brings a deeply human element to the military memoir genre. Whether 'In the Foreign Legion' is an account of Rosen's actual experiences or a work of fiction modeled after real-life events has remained a subject of some debate among literary critics, yet this ambiguity does not diminish the book's contribution to early 20th-century literature and its window into the storied institution of the French Foreign Legion.