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LoC No.: 00423105
Title:
Historical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot
Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1688, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848
Alternate Title: Historical record of the 17th Foot
Note: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Historical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed record chronicles the formation and military engagements of the Seventeenth Regiment from its inception in 1688 to its activities by 1848. The content delves into the regiment's operational history, highlighting significant battles and campaigns, emphasizing its contributions and the valor of its soldiers. The opening of the text begins with a preface explaining the intent behind creating a comprehensive history of British Army regiments and the valor of British soldiers throughout history. It indicates a desire to inspire both current and future military personnel by showcasing the gallant deeds of their predecessors. Then, the introduction details the origins of the Seventeenth Regiment, describing its formation amidst political and military upheaval and the early assignments it received, which positioned it in the service of the monarchy during a tumultuous era in British history. This section sets the stage for a narrative that combines historical analysis with a celebration of military honor and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
EBook No.: 52793
Published: Aug 13, 2016
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Royal Leicestershire Regiment
LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00423105
Title:
Historical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot
Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1688, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848
Alternate Title: Historical record of the 17th Foot
Note: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by University of California libraries; missing images from
HathiTrust Digital Library)
Summary: "Historical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed record chronicles the formation and military engagements of the Seventeenth Regiment from its inception in 1688 to its activities by 1848. The content delves into the regiment's operational history, highlighting significant battles and campaigns, emphasizing its contributions and the valor of its soldiers. The opening of the text begins with a preface explaining the intent behind creating a comprehensive history of British Army regiments and the valor of British soldiers throughout history. It indicates a desire to inspire both current and future military personnel by showcasing the gallant deeds of their predecessors. Then, the introduction details the origins of the Seventeenth Regiment, describing its formation amidst political and military upheaval and the early assignments it received, which positioned it in the service of the monarchy during a tumultuous era in British history. This section sets the stage for a narrative that combines historical analysis with a celebration of military honor and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865
EBook No.: 52793
Published: Aug 13, 2016
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Royal Leicestershire Regiment
LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.