Queen Victoria's Highlanders

This book is not only a tribute to the proud Highlander regiments who have served with distinction for over two centuries but will also be an insightful study of the period in which they made their name. As the British Empire dominated every corner of the globe, Queen Victoria's Highlanders served in a variety of campaigns from the Indian subcontinent to Africa. This title will study their organization, histories, and evolution of uniforms. Each of the famous regiments - including the Black Watch, the Gordons, the Argylls, the Camerons - will be covered and the full glory of their romantic, tartan uniforms revealed.