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CITIZEN SOLDIERS AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE, 1837-1902
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By: |
Ian F. W. Beckett |
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Hardback |

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ISBN 10: |
1848932049 |
ISBN 13: |
9781848932043 |
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Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
24 July, 2012 |
Series: |
Warfare, Society and Culture |
Pages: |
240 |
Description: |
The British amateur military tradition of raising auxiliary forces for home defence long preceded the establishment of a standing army. This was a model that was widely emulated in British colonies. This volume of essays seeks to examine the role of citizen soldiers in Britain and its empire during the Victorian period. |
Synopsis: |
The British amateur military tradition of raising auxiliary forces for home defence long preceded the establishment of a standing army. This was a model that was widely emulated in British colonies. This volume of essays seeks to examine the role of citizen soldiers in Britain and its empire during the Victorian period. |
Illustrations: |
3 black & white tables |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd |
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