RecordMusic cover, for piece of music composed in honour of victory at Alexandria< 1 of 1 > Back
Music cover, for piece of music composed in honour of victory at AlexandriaThis cover is for a piece of music composed in honour of the British victory at Alexandria, 21st March 1801. A highland feather bonnet, a basket-hilted sword and a thistle all stress the Highland contribution to the victory, which removed the French threat to British India. Music cover, The Battle of Alexandria, 1801, a characteristic piece, etc., by H.R. Bishop The British were led at Alexandria by General Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801), who was mortally wounded in the fighting. He became a national hero and mourning for his death is represented on the cover by the funerary urn on a pillar inscribed with his name, and by the willow tree, a symbol of mourning. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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