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A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time

A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time

Luard, John

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1425496903
ISBN13: 9781425496906
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time is a comprehensive book written by John Luard that delves into the evolution of the attire worn by British soldiers from the earliest times to the present day. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the various materials used to make the uniforms, the colors and patterns used, and the various accessories that were worn by soldiers throughout history. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different periods, starting from the earliest times when soldiers wore simple tunics and leather armor. It then moves on to the medieval period when chainmail and plate armor were introduced, and then to the Renaissance when firearms became more prevalent and uniforms became more standardized. The book also covers the Napoleonic Wars, the Victorian era, World War I, and World War II, and provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the uniforms worn during those periods. It also includes information about the various branches of the military, such as the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force, and how their uniforms differed from each other.Overall, A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time is an informative and fascinating book that provides a detailed look at the evolution of British military attire throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, fashion history, or British history in general.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.

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