The Soul and Body of An Army
The Soul and Body of An Army | Rare and modern books | Hamilton, Sir Ian
The Soul and Body of An Army
The Soul and Body of An Army | Rare and modern books | Hamilton, Sir Ian
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Details
- Year of publication
- 1921
- Place of printing
- London
- Author
- Hamilton, Sir Ian
- Publishers
- Edward Arnold & Co.
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Edition
- F First Edition
- Keyword
- Army Military Administration Morale Organization Discipline, Training Patriotism Military
- Binding description
- H Hardcover
- State of preservation
- Fair
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- First edition
- True
Description
303 pages. Hamilton had an extensive heralded career with the British military and was a prolific author. "Here, greatly daring, I have taken an Army as my theme - that mould of steel which fixes bodies and souls into another pattern from those of agriculture or commerce." - from page 24. Includes the following interesting chapters: Knowledge of Armies; Higher Organization; Organization Generally; Military Organization; Discipline; Training; Numbers; Genius; Patriotism; Application of Higher Organization; Application of Organization to the Troops; Application of Discipline, Training, Patriotism. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. Long closed opening to first blank leaf. Above-average wear. Backstrip completely open at back board. Interesting small vintage Calcutta bookseller label inside back board. A worthy reading copy of this fascinating and valuable military reference. Book
ISBN: B00085T8ZU
