Manning, Soldiers of the Queen: Victorian Colonial Conflict in the Words of Thos…
Manning, Soldiers of the Queen: Victorian Colonial Conflict in the Words of Thos
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Manning, Stephen. Soldiers of the Queen: Victorian Colonial Conflict in the Words of Those who Fought. Stroud, Spellmount / The History Press, 2009. 16 x 24cm. 224 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition, like new. Soldiers of the Queen tells the story of Victoria’s Colonial Campaigns through the letters and diaries of those who served. As such it is the closest one can get to an ‘oral history’ of this fascinating period of British military history. It examines the soldiers’ experiences from when they left their barracks to go on campaign, the journey at sea aboard transport ships and all aspects of colonial service, including conflict itself. In the words of the soldiers themselves it relates what the troops really thought of their lot, the conditions they faced and their views of the enemies they fought. It tells of incredible feats of bravery and fortitude, and also the many tragedies that befell these men, who fought to maintain the largest empire the world has ever seen. [From dustjacket notes]
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