A History of the British Army, Vol. 2 by Sir J. W. Fortescue
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| Author | Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir, 1859-1933 |
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| Title |
A History of the British Army, Vol. 2 First Part—to the Close of the Seven Years' War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | “A History of the British Army, Vol. 2” by Sir J. W. Fortescue is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The volume covers the evolution and structure of the British Army from 1713 to 1763, detailing critical events such as the Jacobite Rebellion and subsequent military engagements. This work provides insight into the political dynamics that influenced army administration, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the societal perceptions of military life during this period. The opening of the volume addresses the disbandment of the Army following the Peace of Utrecht, outlining the significant number of regiments that were dissolved and the subsequent political maneuvering that sought to reshape the military in favor of the Jacobite interest. It describes the precarious military situation during the early 18th century, particularly with the threat posed by Jacobite uprisings and the weaknesses of the army. Furthermore, it highlights the return of prominent military figures like Marlborough and the complexities of managing military discipline amid growing civil unrest and political factionalism. The intro sets the stage for a deeper exploration of military reforms and conflicts that shaped British military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Military |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56609 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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