Title The Victorian soldier in Africa / Edward M. Spiers

Published Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 212 pages) : maps, plans Series Studies in imperialism Studies in imperialism (Manchester, England) Contents Introduction -- Fighting the Asante -- Campaigning in southern Africa -- Battling the Boers -- Intervention in Egypt -- Engaging the Mahdists -- The Gordon relief expedition -- Trekking through Bechuanaland -- Reconquering the Sudan -- Re-engaging the Boers -- Epilogue Summary This book re-examines the campaign experience of British soldiers in Africa during the period 1874-1902. It uses using a range of sources, such as letters and diaries, to allow soldiers to 'speak form themselves' about their experience of colonial This book re-examines the campaign experience of British soldiers in Africa during the period 1874-1902. It uses using a range of sources, such as letters and diaries, to allow soldiers to 'speak form themselves' about their experience of colonial warfareAvailable in paperback for the first time, The Victorian soldier in Africa re-examines the campaign experience of British soldiers in Africa during the period, 1874-1902 - the zenith of the Victorian imperial expansion - and does so from the perspective of the regimental soldier. The book utilises an unprecedented number of letters and diaries, written by regimental officers and other ranks, to allow soldiers to speak for themselves about their experience of colonial warfare. The sources demonstrate the adaptability of the British army in fighting in different climates, over demanding terrain and against a diverse array of enemies. They also uncover soldiers' responses to army reforms of the era as well as the response to the introduction of new technologies of war. Moreover, the book provides commentary on soldiers' views of commanding officers and politicians alongside assessment of war correspondents, colonial auxiliaries and African natives in their roles as bearers, allies and enemies. This book reveals new insights on imperial and racial attitudes within the army, on relations between soldiers and the media and the production of information and knowledge from frontline to homefront. It will make fascinating reading for students, academics and enthusiasts in imperial history, Victorian studies, military history and colonial warfare Analysis Multi-User Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-202) and index Notes English Print version record In Books at JSTOR: Open Access JSTOR OAPEN (Open Access Publishing in European Networks) OAPEN Subject Great Britain. Army. Great Britain. Army -- History -- 19th century SUBJECT Great Britain. Army fast Subject Soldiers -- Africa Humanities. History. Military history. HISTORY -- Military -- General. HISTORY -- Military -- Other. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. Soldiers Kolonialkrieg Soldat SUBJECT Great Britain -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056719 Africa -- History, Military -- 19th century Subject Africa Great Britain Afrika Großbritannien Genre/Form History Military history Form Electronic book ISBN 9781847790972 1847790976 1781700559 9781781700556 1280734108 9781280734106 9786610734108 6610734100 9781526137913 1526137917 9781847795465 1847795463

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