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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. This book examines how the soldier commented on this imperial experience, how his exploits were reviewed in Scotland, and how military achievements contributed to bot...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Spiers, Edward M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2006.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder from the Crimean War to the end of the nineteenth century. This book examines how the soldier commented on this imperial experience, how his exploits were reviewed in Scotland, and how military achievements contributed to both a growing sense of national identity.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 244 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-233) and index.
ISBN:074862726X
9780748627264
1280538457
9781280538452
9786610538454
661053845X
Access:Legal Deposit;