Military Antiquities Respecting A History Of The English Army V1: From The Conquest To The Present Time (1801)

By Francis Grose

Book Overview

Military Antiquities Respecting A History Of The English Army V1: From The Conquest To The Present Time is a book written by Francis Grose and first published in 1801. The book is a comprehensive account of the English army, covering its history from the Norman Conquest in 1066 up to the present time (1801).The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in English military history. The first chapter covers the period from the Conquest to the reign of Henry II, while the second chapter covers the period from the reign of Henry II to the end of the 14th century. The subsequent chapters cover the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries respectively.Throughout the book, Grose provides detailed information on the organization, tactics, and equipment of the English army during each period. He also includes descriptions of famous battles and campaigns, as well as biographical information on notable military figures.In addition to its historical content, the book also includes numerous illustrations and engravings of military equipment, uniforms, and battle scenes. Overall, Military Antiquities Respecting A History Of The English Army V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English army and military history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164951068
• ISBN13: 9781164951063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 2.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"