All The King's Men

The British Redcoat in the Era of Sword and Musket

Saul David

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English

Penguin
22 May 2013

History; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Military history; Land forces & warfare

In the tradition of Richard Holmes' Redcoat and for readers of Max Hastings, Antony Beevor and Andrew Roberts, Saul David's All the King's Men: The British Soldier from the Restoration to Waterloo is a thrilling history of the British soldier from Charles II to Waterloo, when Britain became the military superpower of the day. Between 1660 and 1815 British supremacy on foreign soil was near total. Central to this success was the humble redcoat soldier who showed heroism in battle and stoicism in peace, despite appalling treatment. This is their story: of brutal discipline and inedible food, of loyalty and low pay, of barracks and battlefield - of victory, defeat, life and death.

By: Saul David
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 439g
ISBN: 9780141027937
ISBN 10: 0141027932
Pages: 592
Publication Date: 22 May 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Saul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed books, including The Indian Mutiny: 1857, Zulu and, most recently, Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire. He recently presented 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages' for BBC 4 and is a regular contributor to Radio 4.

Reviews for All The King's Men: The British Redcoat in the Era of Sword and Musket

An extraordinary story, packed with drama, incident and great characters...Combines a clear and powerful narrative with shrewd judgements, illuminating vignettes and fresh and telling detail -- Patrick Bishop Country Life A heady mixture of heroism, incompetence, devilish tactics and plain good luck. Those wishing to immerse themselves in this golden age of British military success will relish David's fine piece of history Sunday Times He conveys the temper of soldiers' daily lives and their attitude to fighting beautifully...his description of the Battle of Waterloo makes one's heart beat faster Daily Telegraph At a time when the Army is facing cutbacks while being expected to fight distant, unpopular wars on a shoestring, David's book could not be more topical Sunday Telegraph Filled with swashbuckling derring-do, the reek of blood and gunpowder, combined with shrewd analysis of power, war and psychology -- Simon Sebag Montefiore Highly readable... Saul David is particularly good at battle scenes, and the incredibly violent 150-year period leaves him spoilt for choice...His insights are thoughtful and his prose style compelling -- Andrew Roberts Mail on Sunday A rollicking account of the rise of the British Army ... the life of the humble redcoat, from the Restoration to Waterloo Telegraph (Seven)