Redcoats: The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763

This book examines the experiences of the British Army soldiers, or 'redcoats', who fought in North America and the West Indies between 1755 and 1763. It explores the Army's distinctive society, using new evidence to provide a voice for ordinary soldiers who have previously been ignored by historians. While other books on the period concentrate upon major personalities and events, this study examines events from the perspective of the individual: the experience of combat, captivity among the Indians, the Army's women and the fate of veterans. Stephen Brumwell is a former newspaper journalist and Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Leeds and now works as a freelance writer. He is the author of scholarly articles and the co-author of The Cassell Companion to 18th Century British History (2001). Hb ISBN (2001) 0-521-80783-2

Author: Stephen Brumwell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/15/2001
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.30w x 1.14d
ISBN: 9780521807838

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/15/2002 pg. 158

About the Author
Brumwell, Stephen: - A former newspaper journalist, Stephen Brumwell earned his Ph.D in History from the University of Leeds in 1998. He currently works as a freelance writer in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. His recent publications include White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America.

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