Army of Charles II

Army of Charles II PDF Author: John Childs
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134528590
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319

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Book Description
First published in 2006. This study looks at the first standing army in England during time of peace was that of Charles II until its dissolving. Since the earliest times kings of England had raised temporary armies in time of war, but the concept of a force which was not disbanded on the conclusion of hostilities was a radical departure.