Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

AvEdward M. Spiers,Leeds University) Spiers, Edward M. (Professor of Strategic Studies,Edward M Spiers

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The Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902 reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder from the Crimean War to the end of the nineteenth century. It examines how the soldier commented on this imperial experience, largely through letter, diaries and poems published in the provincial press, how his exploits were reviewed in Scotland and how military achievements contributed to both a growing sense of national identity and a deepening degree of imperial commitment.

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Utgivningsdatum2006-07-20
Mått156 x 234 x 19 mm
Vikt600 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagEdinburgh University Press
ISBN9780748623549

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List of Maps; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Glossary; 1 The Images and Self-Image of the Scottish Soldier; 2 The Black Watch in West Africa; 3 Imperial Tests: Zulus, Afghans and Boers; 4 Highlanders in Egypt; 5 Entering the Sudan; 6 Commemoration, Promotion and the Storming of Dargai Heights; 7 Reconquering the Sudan; 8 Magersfontein and its Aftermath; 9 Citizen Soldiers in an Imperial War; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.

Provides a unique and interesting perspective into these imperial campaigns and how they were perceived both by those who took part in them, as well as by their countrymen at home... will make a valuable addition to the library of anyone with an interest in either Scottish or imperial military history. -- Colin W. Graham, H-Net Provides a unique and interesting perspective into these imperial campaigns and how they were perceived both by those who took part in them, as well as by their countrymen at home... will make a valuable addition to the library of anyone with an interest in either Scottish or imperial military history.