Flashman by George MacDonald Fraser Summary
Overview of Flashman
Flashman: the scandalous Victorian memoir that fooled The New York Times reviewers into believing it was authentic. Follow literature's most beloved coward through 19th-century military disasters as he emerges an accidental hero. Written in just 90 hours, it launched Fraser's bestselling 12-book phenomenon.
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A Victorian Scoundrel's Unwitting Heroism
Harry Flashman-coward, womanizer, opportunist, and accidental hero-finds himself thrust into one of history's most remarkable military campaigns. The year is 1868, and Britain has committed to an extraordinary mission: invading Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia) to rescue a handful of European hostages held by Emperor Theodore, a once-progressive ruler now descended into madness and cruelty. Through Flashman's cynical yet observant eyes, we witness this forgotten chapter of imperial history-a campaign that cost nine million pounds (billions in today's money) yet resulted in astonishingly few casualties. What drives this reluctant anti-hero isn't courage or patriotism but self-preservation and an uncanny knack for finding himself entangled in history's pivotal moments. His candid account strips away Victorian pretensions to reveal the messy realities behind imperial glory, offering insights both hilarious and profound about human nature when faced with danger, duty, and desire.
The Coward's Path to Africa
Abyssinia: Where Ancient Faith Meets Savage Custom
Theodore: From Visionary to Tyrant
The Impossible Campaign
The Secret Mission
Victory Without Glory
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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