WAR AND ADMINISTRATION : The Significance of the Crimean War for the British Army by Sweetman, John

Scottish Academic Press. Used - Like New. First. 1984. Hardcover. Fine. Dust Jacket is Fine.

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1984. 174 pp, small 4to (10" H). Chart endpapers, two maps. "During the first half of the nineteenth century, administrative changes occurred in many British institutions, but the army remained basically unaffected. Only with the commencement of the Crimean War did changes in military administration take place, and these are generally believed to have been a direct result of correspondence from the front. The angry groundswell of public opinion, caused by despatches such as those from W.H. Russell of 'The Times', is seen to have demanded and achieved reform of an anachronistic and ramshackle system. In (this book, the author) challenges this popular interpretation of events, showing that the most important changes happened before any actual fighting in the East. Certainly, revelations from the trenches were important, but only insofar as they provided the impetus for reform which had been necessary and sought before 1854. By putting the record… Read More

Hardback. Acceptable.

Scottish Academic Pr, 1984-10. Hardcover. Good.

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press. very nice copy . Near Fine. Hardcover. First. 1984.

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press Ltd. Hardback. First Edition. Tiny scratch on plastic protective covering D/J. During the first half of the nineteenth century, administrative changes occured in many British instiutions, but the army remained basically unaffected. Only with the commencement of the Crimean War did changes in military administration take place, and these are generally believed to have been a direct result of correspondence from the front. The angry groundswell of public opinion, caused by despatches such as thpse from W. H. Russell of The Times, is seen to have demanded and achieved reform of an anachronistic and ramshackle system. In this book, Dr. Sweetman challenges this popular interpretation of events, showing that the most important changes happened before any actual fighting in the East. Certainly, revelatyions from the trenches were important, but only insofar as they provided the impetus for reform which had been necessary and sought before 1854. By putting the record… Read More

Edinburg, Scotland: Scottish Academic Press, 1984. Book has 174 pages with endpaper organization charts. Light wear to edge of dj. During the first half of the nineteenth century, administrative changes occurred in many British institutions, but the army remained basically unaffected. Only with the commencement of the Crimean War did changes in military administration take place, and these are generally believed to have been a direct result of corresponence from the front.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

(Subject: Colonial & Other Wars ) Some storage wear. Unread. An examination of The Crimean War and the administration of the British Army. The author looks at the changes had been made before the war and the impact of the war itself on the military command structure, political responsibility, supply and transport. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Scottish Academic Press) (ISBN: 070730332X) (Pagination: x + 174pp, ills & diagrams, notes, bibliography) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press Ltd, 1984. Hardback. First Edition. Tiny scratch on plastic protective covering D/J. During the first half of the nineteenth century, administrative changes occured in many British instiutions, but the army remained basically unaffected. Only with the commencement of the Crimean War did changes in military administration take place, and these are generally believed to have been a direct result of correspondence from the front. The angry groundswell of public opinion, caused by despatches such as thpse from W. H. Russell of The Times, is seen to have demanded and achieved reform of an anachronistic and ramshackle system. In this book, Dr. Sweetman challenges this popular interpretation of events, showing that the most important changes happened before any actual fighting in the East. Certainly, revelatyions from the trenches were important, but only insofar as they provided the impetus for reform which had been necessary and sought before 1854. By putting the record… Read More

Edinburgh : Scottish Academic Press, 1984. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 174 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : maps, charts ; 26 cm. Notes: Charts on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-171). Subjects: Great Britain. Army Management History 19th century; Great Britain. Army History 19th century; Crimean War, 1853-1856; Armed forces Europe; Russia History; Great Britain Army, Reorganisation Effects of Crimean War, 1854-1860; Military History.