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The military and the monarchy : the case and career of the Duke of Cambridge in an age of reform / by Kevin W. Farrell.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Farrell, Kevin W.
- Series:
- War and Leadership
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- George, Prince, Duke of Cambridge, 1819-1904.
- George.
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901--Friends and associates.
- Victoria.
- Great Britain--Court and courtiers--History--19th century.
- Great Britain.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (315 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Dahlonega, Ga. : University Press of North Georgia, 2011.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This study follows Prince George, Second Duke of Cambridge, through his military career. Through this cousin of Queen Victoria, the book explores the changing relationship between the military and the British monarchy during the Victorian era.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION: The Legacy of a Royal Duke's Career
- CHAPTER 1: The Military and the Monarchy to 1837
- CHAPTER 2: The Royal Connection 1819-1854
- CHAPTER 3: The Crimea and Its Consequences 1854-1855
- CHAPTER 4: Royal Seclusion and Renewal 1855-1856
- CHAPTER 5: The Horse Guards 1856-1857
- CHAPTER 6: The Royal Prerogative and the End of Reform 1858-1861
- CHAPTER 7: Consequences of the Death of Albert 1862-1868
- CHAPTER 8: Opening Skirmishes 1868-1870
- CHAPTER 9: Closing Engagements 1870-1874
- CONCLUSION: The Legacy of a Royal Duke
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ACKNOWLEGEMENTS.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0-9792324-3-0
- OCLC:
- 932311858
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