Author: Angus Fairrie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780950898605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
"Cuidich 'n Righ"
Author: Angus Fairrie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780950898605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780950898605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902
Author: Edward M. Spiers
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 074862726X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 074862726X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Blood and Sand
Author: Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 180032703X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
In this adventure based on a true story, a Scottish soldier captured in the Napoleonic Wars converts to Islam and joins forces with the Ottoman Empire. 1807, Egypt. It is the height of the Napoleonic Wars. 6,000 British soldiers have invaded Alexandria in a bid to wrest the control of the country from the Ottoman Empire. Among their number is Private Thomas Keith of the 78th Highlanders. After the initial successful occupation of the city, however, the tide of the Alexandria campaign begins to turn against the British. At the Battle of El Hamed, Keith is captured by the Ottoman forces. While a prisoner of war, Keith is introduced to Islam and falls in love with the religion, making the decision to convert to the faith and join the Ottoman army. His conversion and skill with a sword impress the Ottoman general, who sends him to train with the Bedouin cavalry. So begins Keith’s unlikely journey up the ranks of the Ottoman military, which ultimately saw him become Emir of the Holy City of Medina . . . Praise of Blood and Sand: “[A] stirring native. . . . In this veteran British author’s hands, what might have become merely a harsh tale of violence in the deserts of Arabia becomes a memorable, sensitively rendered story.” —Publishers Weekly “An astonishing, exciting story with great imaginative power.” —The Daily Telegraph “The tone is dark and thoughtful, the detail carefully observed, and the flavor unmistakably exotic.” —The Lady
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 180032703X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
In this adventure based on a true story, a Scottish soldier captured in the Napoleonic Wars converts to Islam and joins forces with the Ottoman Empire. 1807, Egypt. It is the height of the Napoleonic Wars. 6,000 British soldiers have invaded Alexandria in a bid to wrest the control of the country from the Ottoman Empire. Among their number is Private Thomas Keith of the 78th Highlanders. After the initial successful occupation of the city, however, the tide of the Alexandria campaign begins to turn against the British. At the Battle of El Hamed, Keith is captured by the Ottoman forces. While a prisoner of war, Keith is introduced to Islam and falls in love with the religion, making the decision to convert to the faith and join the Ottoman army. His conversion and skill with a sword impress the Ottoman general, who sends him to train with the Bedouin cavalry. So begins Keith’s unlikely journey up the ranks of the Ottoman military, which ultimately saw him become Emir of the Holy City of Medina . . . Praise of Blood and Sand: “[A] stirring native. . . . In this veteran British author’s hands, what might have become merely a harsh tale of violence in the deserts of Arabia becomes a memorable, sensitively rendered story.” —Publishers Weekly “An astonishing, exciting story with great imaginative power.” —The Daily Telegraph “The tone is dark and thoughtful, the detail carefully observed, and the flavor unmistakably exotic.” —The Lady
The Army List
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1282
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1282
Book Description
The Army List for ...
Author: Great Britain. Army
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1116
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1116
Book Description
The Monthly Army List
Author: Great Britain. Army
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Retired military personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 1930
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Retired military personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 1930
Book Description
The Army List
Author: Great Britain. Army
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Retired military personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Retired military personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Thom's Irish Almanac and Official Directory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 1532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 1532
Book Description
Military History of Scotland
Author: Spiers Edward M. Spiers
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748654011
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748654011
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
Military Badge Collecting
Author: John Gaylor
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783379790
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
An identification guide to British Army cap badges from the Calvary and Royal Armoured Corps, the Guards, Women’s Units, Kitchener’s Army, and others. This book is a comprehensive guidebook, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in medal collecting. The book contains British Army badges from the earliest days to the present, with photographs of 800 examples. “This is an excellent text and complements the bookshelves of any researcher of the British army . . . an outstanding feat of research and I can only summarise by saying ‘Well done.’”—Military Archive Research.com
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783379790
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
An identification guide to British Army cap badges from the Calvary and Royal Armoured Corps, the Guards, Women’s Units, Kitchener’s Army, and others. This book is a comprehensive guidebook, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in medal collecting. The book contains British Army badges from the earliest days to the present, with photographs of 800 examples. “This is an excellent text and complements the bookshelves of any researcher of the British army . . . an outstanding feat of research and I can only summarise by saying ‘Well done.’”—Military Archive Research.com