A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895 by J. Ross
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About this eBook
| Author | Ross, J. (John), 1848-1926 |
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| Illustrator | Wilkinson, Nevile Rodwell, Sir, 1869-1940 |
| LoC No. | 01022926 |
| Title | A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895" by J. Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history and significant events involving the Coldstream Guards, a prestigious regiment of foot guards in the British Army, during a pivotal period that includes the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and extends into key military campaigns such as the Crimean War and the Egyptian campaigns." The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Coldstream Guards' participation in major historical events following the Battle of Waterloo. It begins with a recounting of Napoleon's defeat and the subsequent political turmoil in France, emphasizing the guards' role during the military occupation and their involvement in various international conflicts. The author mentions how this history is a continuation of previous works, indicating a legacy of valor, the struggles within the regiment, and the broader implications of their actions for England and Europe during this transformative era. Overall, Ross aims to provide a faithful and accurate portrayal of the Coldstream Guards' legacy, underlining their courage and commitment throughout various hardships and wars. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Coldstream Guards |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58852 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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