| The Victorians at War, 1815-1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History Contributor(s): Raugh, Harold E., Jr. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1576079252 ISBN-13: 9781576079256 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $95.04 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Military - General - History | Modern - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| LCCN: 2004005845 |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 8.76" W x 11.44" (2.67 lbs) 424 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Victorians at War*, 1815-1914: An Encyclopedia of British Military History surveys the major wars, campaigns, battles, and expeditions of the British Army as well as its weaponry, tactics, and all other aspects of its operations from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the dawn of World War I. Containing numerous maps depicting various theaters of war, this all-encompassing volume explains why the numerous military operations took place and what the results were. Biographies reveal fascinating facts about British and Indian Army officers and other ranks, while other entries deal with recruitment, training, education and literacy, uniforms, equipment, pay and conditions, social backgrounds of the soldiers, diseases and wounds they fell victim to, and much more. This volume is indispensable to those wanting to gain information about the British Army during this remarkable imperial era. |