The Spectator

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Languages : en
Pages : 960

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The Spectator

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Pages : 960

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The Cumulative Book Index

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 830

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A world list of books in the English language.

The Monthly Cumulative Book Index

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 574

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The Publisher

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Languages : en
Pages : 1104

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The Athenaeum

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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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The British Field Marshals, 1736-1997

The British Field Marshals, 1736-1997 PDF Author: T. A. Heathcote
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783461411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 426

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Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain, however, is that Dr. Tony Heathcotes idea of compiling a definitive biographical dictionary of holders of this illustrious rank since its introduction by George II in 1736, is opportune and inspired.Those readers who anticipate a dry recitation of bare facts and statistics are in for a disappointment. A reference work this may be but the author, by dint of his depth of knowledge, has created a shrewd and highly readable commentary as well.As General Sir Charles Guthrie (the first soldier to be denied promotion to Field Marshal on appointment to Chief of Defense Staff) observes in his Foreword, this book embraces the history of the British Army over the last 250-300 years. It covers not only the careers of key individuals but provides an understanding of their contribution to the successes and failures of our military past. The diversity of personalities, who have only the honor of wearing the coveted crossed batons in common, is fascinating. Alongside the household names of the great strategists and distinguished leaders lie little known and forgotten figures, who gained their exalted rank by either luck, accident of birth or diplomatic gesture.The British Field Marshals merits a place on the bookshelf of any military historian but is likely to be found on his or her bedside table. Whether or not the rank is ever resurrected, as it has been in the past and as many will hope it will be again, this delightful and useful book will remain the authoritative guide to all those who have held the highest military rank in the British Army.

The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record

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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 738

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The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art

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Languages : en
Pages : 868

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British Books

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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 716

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Athenaeum

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Pages : 1276

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