Marlborough And The Rise Of The British Army
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: C. T. Atkinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1921
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on blue boards. Dull and faded spine. Cracked hinges. Clean text. Foxing on prelims. All fold-out maps intact.
This authoritative historical account chronicles the formative years of the British Army, focusing on the pivotal role of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough. It meticulously details his strategic genius and the significant campaigns that shaped military doctrine and established Britain as a formidable European power. The narrative presents a comprehensive analysis of the army's organizational development, tactical innovations, and the socio-political landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This essential work illustrates the complex interplay between leadership, warfare, and national identity during a transformative era.
Author: C. T. Atkinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1921
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on blue boards. Dull and faded spine. Cracked hinges. Clean text. Foxing on prelims. All fold-out maps intact.
This authoritative historical account chronicles the formative years of the British Army, focusing on the pivotal role of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough. It meticulously details his strategic genius and the significant campaigns that shaped military doctrine and established Britain as a formidable European power. The narrative presents a comprehensive analysis of the army's organizational development, tactical innovations, and the socio-political landscape of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This essential work illustrates the complex interplay between leadership, warfare, and national identity during a transformative era.