History Of Defensive Organization: From The Earliest Times To The Volunteer Movement Of 1859 (1878)

By John Crawford

Book Overview

""History of Defensive Organization: From the Earliest Times to the Volunteer Movement of 1859"" is a book written by John Crawford and published in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of defensive organizations throughout history, from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The author examines the various military strategies and tactics that were employed by different civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Persians. He also delves into the development of fortifications, weapons, and armor, and how they evolved over time.The book also focuses on the rise of the volunteer movement in the mid-19th century, which saw civilians forming their own military units in response to the perceived threat of foreign invasion. Crawford provides a detailed analysis of the volunteer movement, including its origins, organization, and impact on national defense.Overall, ""History of Defensive Organization"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of defensive strategies and tactics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164672169
• ISBN13: 9781164672166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"