Army Society

Army Society

John Strange Winter

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781177623612
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'Army Society: Life in a Garrison Town' offers a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics and daily routines of British military personnel and their families during the late 19th century. John Strange Winter, known for his insightful portrayals of army life, presents a discursive narrative that captures the essence of a community centered around the garrison.Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, the book explores the relationships, challenges, and social interactions within this unique environment. Readers are transported to a world of military balls, parades, and the everyday lives of soldiers and their loved ones. Winter’s keen observations provide a valuable historical record of a bygone era, appealing to those interested in military history, social history, and classic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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