Project Gutenberg 2008-06-15 Public domain in the USA. 173 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) Lord Kitchener Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Lord Kitchener" by G. K. Chesterton is a biography written during the early 20th century, specifically in the period of World War I. The book presents an exploration of the life and character of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, one of the most significant military figures of the British Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It delves into Kitchener’s roles in various military campaigns, particularly focusing on his contributions in Egypt and the Sudan, as well as his influence during the early stages of World War I. In this engaging biography, Chesterton portrays Kitchener as a complex character, highlighting both his military genius and his deep understanding of the cultures he worked with. The narrative covers Kitchener’s early life as a mathematician and engineer, his adventurous military career beginning from his involvement in the battlefields of the Franco-Prussian War to his eventual rise as a key military leader in the British Army. With poignant reflection, Chesterton examines how Kitchener’s distinct combination of military strategy, diplomatic finesse, and personal principles contributed to significant historical events, such as the campaigns against the Mahdist forces and the mobilization of British forces for World War I. The biography concludes with a powerful analysis of Kitchener’s legacy, emphasizing his human qualities beneath the stoic surface often projected by the public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). 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