""A History of the British Army"" is a comprehensive account of the British Army from its earliest origins to the end of the 19th century. Written by J.W. Fortescue, a respected historian and former official historian of the British War Office, the book covers the major battles, campaigns, and military innovations that shaped the development of the British Army.The book is divided into three volumes, each covering a different period in the Army's history. Volume one begins with the Roman invasion of Britain and the early Anglo-Saxon period, and ends with the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. Volume two covers the period from 1815 to the Crimean War in 1854, while volume three covers the period from the Crimean War to the end of the 19th century.Throughout the book, Fortescue provides detailed accounts of the major battles and campaigns, as well as the organizational and technological changes that occurred within the Army. He also examines the social and political factors that influenced the Army's development, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the growth of nationalism, and the changing role of the British Empire.""A History of the British Army"" is an important work of military history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of the British Army. It is also a fascinating account of the social, political, and cultural factors that shaped the British Army and its role in British society.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.