HIGHLANDER: THE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY HIGHLAND SOLDIER
Book ID/图书代码： 00530016B87848
English Summary/英文概要： From the fields of Waterloo to the deserts of Sudan, from the Plains of Abraham to the mountains of Dargai, from the trenches of Flanders to the jungles of Burma—the Highlander has made his mark. But how was it that an 18th century outlaw and rebel should become transformed into an international hero? Highlander is the first book to tell the complete story of how the Highlander rose from humble roots in the mountains of Scotland to become a dynamic figure of universal appeal. It tells the story through the words of the soldiers themselves, from their diaries, letters and journals—uncovered from the archives of Highland regiments in Scotland and around the world. Sometimes the stories reveal shocking truths long buried.
Scandal in the Desert:
In an unpublished soldier’s letter lays a very personal account of a campaign in the desert of North Africa. Highlander reveals how the lives of Black Watch Highlanders were sacrificed in battle as a punishment for their perceived disobedience. For the first time, this military crime is exposed.
Highlanders Betrayed:
Private documents uncovered at the National Archives reveal an early government threat to the Highland regiments. Highlander shines a light on secret plans to end the Black Watch and their comrades.
Highlanders Abused:
Hidden in a soldier’s private diary is the horrifying tale of their abuse by Muslim captors. Highlander reveals for the first time the terrible fate that awaited a Highland regiment captured in India two centuries ago.
Above all, this is not just a Scots story—but a world story. English, Irish, Welsh, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, and Americans have all served as Highlanders.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 从滑铁卢战场到苏丹的沙漠，从的亚伯拉罕平原到德尔盖山区，从佛兰德斯战壕，到缅甸热带丛林 — 都留下了苏格兰高地人的脚印。但这些被18世纪驱逐的反叛分子，是如何成为国际英雄的?
《苏格兰高地人》是第一本完整讲述，这群来自苏格兰山区卑微的出身的人们，如何扬名世界的。透过士兵们自己的语言，他们的日记、书信 — — 从世界各地苏格兰高地军团的档案中找到真相。有时候故事常常掩埋在令人震惊的真相里。
沙漠里的丑闻：
在一封未被打开的士兵的信中解开了北非沙漠的一段战事。《苏格兰高低人》揭示了如何苏格兰高地警卫团中的士兵是如何因不听战令，而被当作炮灰的经历。这是军人犯罪的首次披露。
高地人的背叛：
在国家档案馆发现的私人文件揭示了，早期的政府是如何威胁高地军团。高地人被秘密计划执行了结苏格兰高地军团和战友的阴谋。
高地人的受虐：
一本隐藏多年的士兵私人日记记载了，穆斯林是如何滥用权力虐待战俘的骇人故事。书中首次披露了，在印度两个世纪前，苏格兰高地军团经历的一场灭顶厄运。
最重要的是，这不是只是一个苏格兰的故事 — — 这还是一个关于世界的故事。关于英国、爱尔兰、威尔士、加拿大人、澳大利亚人、南非人和美国人都曾为高地人留下过足迹的故事。(Sandy)
Awards/获奖情况："The Highland soldier is a wonderful theme, and Tim Newark does it full justice. This is a very readable book, full of colour and fascinating anecdotes." -Professor Gary Sheffield "Highlanders have long been among the most feared soldiers in Britain’s army and Tim Newark’s book admirably tells their stirring tale. A great read!" -Bernard Cornwell, best-selling author of Sharpe
"No dry-as-dust regimental history but an impressively researched and immensely readable celebration of the Highland soldier.”" -Stuart Reid, author of Culloden 1746 and The Scottish Jacobite Army
"Tim Newark is one of the most pre-eminent historians in Scotland…" -Donald Trump
"At last, the Highland soldier has the history he richly deserves. Tim Newark tells the dramatic tale with some startling new stories and superbly researched detail." -Andrew Roberts
" Tim Newark is a remarkably gifted storyteller, and in ‘Highlander’ he really brings these proud soldiers to life." -The Scotsman
"This stirring history chronicles the rise of the Highland soldier from the 16th century to modern day. Newark makes extensive use of diaries, letters and journals to furnish his book with rich personal accounts and perspectives." -Soldier
Just to let you know regarding Chinese rights for my book Highlander, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has endorsed it saying:
“Great book—this is where I got my fighting spirit!”—Donald J Trump
About the Author/作者介绍： 蒂姆•纽瓦克创作了多本广受欢迎的军事历史方面的作品，如《战斗中的黑手党和高地人》。他曾任《图解军事》的编辑、BBC 环球服务有限公司及历史频道电视纪录片的编剧和历史顾问，例如著名的纪录片《希特勒卫队》就出自他手。蒂姆•纽瓦克现任《金融时报》军事历史图书的评论员。近期在美国HBO电视剧热播剧《大西洋帝国》就是根据纽瓦克的《查理•卢西安诺》传记为蓝本而改编的。Tim Newark is the author of several well-received crime and military history books. In 2007, he published The Mafia at War/Mafia Allies(Greenhill/Zenith), which involved extensive archival research in London, New York, Washington, and Sicily. It was very well reviewed by Mafia authorities and praised for its depth of research. This was followed by his myth-busting biography of legendary gangster Lucky Luciano (St Martin’s Press/Mainstream), now published in paperback in US asBoardwalk Gangster to coincide with the second season of the hit HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire.
Most recently, he has published Highlander (Constable) and Empire of Crime (Mainstream), a pioneering study of organised crime inside the British Empire, which made news headlines in the Daily Mail, Daily Express and Metro with its revelatory stories. He has also worked as a TV scriptwriter and historical consultant, resulting in seven TV documentary series for BBC Worldwide and the History Channel, including the 13-part TV series Hitler’s Bodyguard. He featured in a WMR/Yesterday documentary series, Secret War, talking about the Mafia in World War Two. He has contributed articles and book reviews to the Financial Times, Telegraph and TimeOut.
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Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE
Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE
Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：UK: Constable; US: Skyhorse
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