Studies the British civil wars as a military experience from the perspective of those who fought them. Carlton looks at the soldier's understanding of war: how men prepared for combat, how they campaigned, and how they dealt with defeat.
Going to the Wars Summary
Going to the Wars: The Experience of the British Civil Wars 1638-1651 by Charles Carlton
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Table of Contents
1. The Actualities of War 2. The Drum's Discordant Sound 3. A sight - the saddest that eyes can see 4. Naming the Parts 5. A Soldier's Life is Terrible Hard 6. The Epitome of War 7.The Miserable Affects of War 8. Tradesman of Killing ... Managers of Violence 9. To Slay or be Slain 10. When the hurly-burly's done 11 More to Spoil Than To Serve 12. I don't want to go to war 13. Then we started all over again 14. Does it matter?
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GOR001573830
9780415103916
0415103916
Going to the Wars: The Experience of the British Civil Wars 1638-1651 by Charles Carlton
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