Redcoats The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763 - Brumwell, Stephen

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Redcoats The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763 by Brumwell, Stephen Format: Hardcover with Dust JacketPublished by Cambridge University Press, 2001 This book exami nes the experiences of the British Army soldiers, or 'redcoats', who fought in North America and the West Indies between 1755 and 1763. It explores the Army's distinctive society, using new evidence to provide a voice for ordinary soldiers who have previously been ignored by historians. While other books on the period concentrate upon major personalities and events, this study examines events from the perspective of the individual: the experience of combat, captivity among the Indians, the Army's women and the fate of veterans. Stephen Brumwell is a former newspaper journalist and Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Leeds and now works as a freelance writer. He is the author of scholarly articles and the co-author of The Cassell Companion to 18th Century British History (2001). Hb ISBN (2001) 0-521-80783-2Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more