Army of Charles IIFirst published in 2006. This study looks at the first standing army in England during time of peace was that of Charles II until its dissolving. Since the earliest times kings of England had raised temporary armies in time of war, but the concept of a force which was not disbanded on the conclusion of hostilities was a radical departure. |
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| 1568 | |
| 1575 | |
| 1587 | |
Military Life in England | 1609 |
Discipline and the | 1634 |
The Staff and Administration | 1647 |
The Garrison of Tangier | 1666 |
The Fight for Tangier | 1576 |
Flanders 1678 | 1618 |
Scotland and Ireland | 1629 |
Society the Army and Parliament | 1642 |
Appendices | 1659 |
The AngloDutch Brigade | 1667 |
E The New Regiments of | 1679 |
G Annual Cost of the ArmyH Rates of | 11 |
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