The Private Soldier (1834)

The Private Soldier (1834)

John Shipp

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Segunda Guerra Mundial
ISBN:
9781437288919
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The Private Soldier is a historical non-fiction book written by John Shipp and first published in 1834. The book is an account of the life of a British soldier during the early 19th century, focusing on the experiences of the common soldier rather than the officers. Shipp himself served as a private in the British Army and draws on his own experiences to provide a firsthand account of army life.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the soldier’s life, including recruitment, training, daily routines, and battles. Shipp also discusses the social and economic backgrounds of the soldiers, as well as their attitudes towards the army and their superiors. The book provides a detailed look at the hardships and dangers faced by soldiers, including poor living conditions, disease, and the constant threat of enemy fire.The Private Soldier is an important historical document that sheds light on the realities of army life during the early 19th century. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or the social history of the period. The book is written in a straightforward, accessible style that makes it easy to read and understand, and it remains a popular and influential work to this day.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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