This book, originally published in 1977 examines in detail the organisation, training, and personnel of the British Army during the eighteenth century, and explains how the government policies of containing the enemy and colonial conquest were achieved. It also illustrates how the Army survived the constant nervousness of Parliament in reducing its strength after each emergency had passed. There are specific chapters devoted to the strategies of Marlborough, Amherst and Howe and to tactics as displayed at the battles of ...
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This book, originally published in 1977 examines in detail the organisation, training, and personnel of the British Army during the eighteenth century, and explains how the government policies of containing the enemy and colonial conquest were achieved. It also illustrates how the Army survived the constant nervousness of Parliament in reducing its strength after each emergency had passed. There are specific chapters devoted to the strategies of Marlborough, Amherst and Howe and to tactics as displayed at the battles of Ramillies, Fontenoy, Camden and Guildford Court House.
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Add this copy of The British Army of the Eighteenth Century to cart. $13.59, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Allen & Unwin.
Add this copy of British Army of the Eighteenth Century to cart. $15.08, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by Allen & Unwin.
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Good. Wear, marks and scuffs to dust jacket. Knocks and scuffs to edge of cover. Tanning and foxing to textblock. Contents good. 240 p. 10ill.8M. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
Add this copy of British Army of the Eighteenth Century to cart. $17.55, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by Book Club Associates.
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Good. Good Jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Published by Book Club Associates. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Add this copy of The British Army of the Eighteenth Century to cart. $44.62, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Allen & Unwin.
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