For Queen And Country
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling social history, For Queen And Country, chronicles the intricate lives and experiences within the Victorian and Edwardian British Army. It uncovers the daily realities of soldiers, from the barracks to distant battlefields, detailing the social structures, traditions, and challenges that defined military service during a pivotal era. Byron Farwell presents a vivid portrait of an institution that shaped an empire, illustrating its profound impact on both its personnel and the broader society. The narrative offers an authoritative account of military culture, recruitment, and the evolving role of the army in British life, providing essential insights into a bygone age.
Author: Byron Farwell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, ALLEN LANE
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling social history, For Queen And Country, chronicles the intricate lives and experiences within the Victorian and Edwardian British Army. It uncovers the daily realities of soldiers, from the barracks to distant battlefields, detailing the social structures, traditions, and challenges that defined military service during a pivotal era. Byron Farwell presents a vivid portrait of an institution that shaped an empire, illustrating its profound impact on both its personnel and the broader society. The narrative offers an authoritative account of military culture, recruitment, and the evolving role of the army in British life, providing essential insights into a bygone age.