‘The British Military Library or Journal: comprehending a complete body of military knowledge;

‘The British Military Library or Journal: comprehending a complete body of military knowledge; and consisting of original communications; with selections from the most approved and respectable foreign military publications’. 1798 – 1801.This two volume set consists of the issues of The British Military Library produced from 1798 – 1801 and subsequently bound together. The British Military Library is a fantastic resource bringing together studies on particular military figures, case studies of battles complete with compositions on pull out sheets and articles on various topics relevant to a British army officer of the time.i – The title page.ii – Left an officer of the 7th (or Queen’s Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons. Right an officer of the 16th (or Queen’s Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons.iii – Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby K.B. Here dressed as Colonel of the 2nd (or Royal North British) Dragoons. iv – A list of the rates of pay for the various ranks of cavalry in the British Army.As seen at the Lyon & Turnbull rare books and manuscripts auction viewing back in early May, 2016. -- source link

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