HamiltonDalrymple, Hew
Records of the Ayrshire Militia from 1802 to 1883
- ISBN 13:
- 9780901567284
- author:
- HamiltonDalrymple, Hew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- South Ayrshire Council
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Records of the Ayrshire Militia from 1802 to 1883 is a rare and detailed account of a Scottish militia unit's activities during the Napoleonic Wars. Based on handwritten records from Ayr Barracks, this slim volume provides a year-by-year chronicle of the Ayrshire Militia's formation, organization, and service in Scotland, England, and Ireland from 1803 to 1816. The book includes tables showing the regimental strength at different periods and lists of officers, offering a unique insight into the militia's structure and leadership. This privately printed volume, originally published in 1884, is a valuable resource for historians and researchers studying the British military during the Napoleonic Wars. The Ayrshire Militia played a significant role in the British home defence during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and this book provides a fascinating glimpse into its history and operations.
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