Recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents. This book covers the Commanders, campaigns, battles, organizations, and weaponry within the context of the social, economic, and political environment in which armies exist and fight. It is aimed at specialists and non-specialists alike. Publisher: Oxford University Press Illustration(s): 15 b&w maps Number of pages: 512 Publication date: 2003 Dimensions: 194 x 131 x 33 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Ian (Professor of Modern History at the University of Luton) Beckett