The Scottish soldier and empire, 1854-1902 / Edward M. Spiers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spiers, Edward M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scots--Foreign countries--History--19th century.

Scots.

Soldiers--Scotland.

Soldiers.

Imperialism--History--19th century.

Imperialism.

Scotland--History, Military.

Scotland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

COVER; CONTENTS; MAPS; FIGURES; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABBREVIATIONS; GLOSSARY; 1 THE IMAGES AND SELF-IMAGE OF THE SCOTTISH SOLDIER; 2 THE BLACK WATCH IN WEST AFRICA; 3 IMPERIAL TESTS: ZULUS, AFGHANS AND BOERS; 4 HIGHLANDERS IN EGYPT; 5 ENTERING THE SUDAN; 6 COMMEMORATION, PROMOTION AND THE STORMING OF DARGAI HEIGHTS; 7 RECONQUERING THE SUDAN; 8 MAGERSFONTEIN AND ITS AFTERMATH; 9 CITIZEN SOLDIERS IN AN IMPERIAL WAR; EPILOGUE; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-233) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-280-53845-7

9786610538454

0-7486-2726-X

OCLC:

475991703

Publisher Number:

9780748627264

9780748623549