The Story of the British Army by Charles Cooper King
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| Author | King, Charles Cooper |
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| LoC No. | 02012240 |
| Title | The Story of the British Army |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of the British Army" by C. Cooper King is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of the British Army, tracing its roots from early military formations up to modern times, alongside the political and social contexts influencing its development. It highlights significant events and battles, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of military history in Britain. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by discussing the primitive necessities of early warfare faced by archaic man, using vivid descriptions of tribal conflicts and the need for organization in military operations. It touches on the rise of distinct armies in Britain, starting with the encounters between woad-clad Britons and Roman forces, and later, the Saxon and Danish invasions. The author emphasizes the transformation from individualistic confrontations to the structured militias that evolve into the large-scale military entities encountered in later historical periods, setting up a context that promises a deeper exploration of the British Army's storied past through ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52723 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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