A history of the most famous regiment in the British army linked to a major prime time BBC1 series This is the first major history of The Household Cavalry, which consists of The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals - the oldest and most senior regiments in the British Army. The Household Cavalry is split between two different units equipped to perform two quite different roles;ceremonial duties on State and Royal occasions and as a fully functioning armoured regiment fighting in the front line. Illustrated in full colour throughout with exclusive material from the Household Cavalry's archives and museum, this book takes the reader on a journey from the restoration of Charles II, through Wellington and the Boer Wars right through to the Second World War. Further chapters deal with themes such as daily life in the barracks and the origin and symbolism of the uniforms. This is a unique book about a unique British institution.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
ISBN-13
9781405055741
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88521505
Product Key Features
Author
Barney White-Spunner
Publication Name
Horse Guards
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
608 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
260mm
Item Width
195mm
Item Weight
2403g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Barney White-Spunner
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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