Description
First published in 2006. This study looks at the first standing army in England during time of peace was that of Charles II until its dissolving. Since the earliest times kings of England had raised temporary armies in time of war, but the concept of a force which was not disbanded on the conclusion of hostilities was a radical departure.
Table of Contents
Introduction PART ONE I The New Royalist Army II Officers and Men III Military Life in England IV Discipline and the Law V The Staff and Administration PART TWO VI The Garrison of Tangier VII The Fight for Tangier VIII The Colonies IX Foreign Service X Flanders 1678 XI Scotland and Ireland PART THREE XII Society, the Army and Parliament
