description Flashman on the March Overview
Flashman on the March is a historical novel by George MacDonald Fraser, published in 2005 as the twelfth and final volume of the Flashman Papers series. Its fictional memoirist, Harry Flashman, becomes involved in the British expedition to Abyssinia of 1868, which sought to free captives held by Emperor Tewodros II. The novel combines documented historical events and figures with the comic, self-serving perspective of its picaresque narrator.
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Flashman on the March ranks #76 of 238 in the Picaresque Novel ranking, behind The Dog of the South, ahead of El diablo cojuelo.
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Is "Flashman on the March" the last book in the Flashman Papers series?
Yes, published in 2005, it is the twelfth and final volume of Harry Flashman's adventures written by George MacDonald Fraser. It concludes the fictional memoirs of the cowardly Victorian soldier.
What historical event is covered in "Flashman on the March"?
The novel follows Harry Flashman's involvement in the British expedition to Abyssinia in 1868. Flashman gets tangled in the military campaign to free European captives held by Emperor Tewodros II.
Do I need to read the other Flashman books before "Flashman on the March"?
While the books can largely be read as standalone adventures, "Flashman on the March" rewards long-time readers with references to past events. It is best enjoyed after familiarizing yourself with Harry Flashman's established cowardly traits.
Who is the main historical figure Flashman interacts with in "Flashman on the March"?
The story heavily involves the Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II, whose imprisonment of European diplomats sparked the 1868 British invasion. Flashman must navigate the volatile politics of the Abyssinian court.
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