20th Century British History - General & Miscellaneous, 19th Century British History - Victorian Era (1837-1901), Great Britain - Army, 19th Century British History - Military History, British History - Military History
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Overview
This collection of essays examines the evolution of the British Army during the century-long Pax Britannica, from the time Wellington considered its soldiers "the scum of the earth" to the height of the imperial epoch, when they were highly-respected "soldiers of the Queen." The British Army during this period was a microcosm and reflection of the larger British society. As a result, this study of the British Army focuses on its character and composition, its officers and men, efforts to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and its role and performance on active service while an instrument of British Government policy.Synopsis
This collection of essays examines the evolution of the British Army during the century-long Pax Britannica, from the time Wellington considered its soldiers "the scum of the earth" to the height of the imperial epoch, when they were highly-respected "soldiers of the Queen." The British Army during this period was a microcosm and reflection of the larger British society. As a result, this study of the British Army focuses on its character and composition, its officers and men, efforts to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and its role and performance on active service while an instrument of British Government policy.
Book Details
Published
August 1, 2006
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing, Limited
Pages
596
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780754625643