They Also Served A Pictorial Anthology of Camp Followers Through the Ages

Book Code:  SH2462

They Also Served A Pictorial Anthology of Camp Followers Through the Ages

 

Throughout the ages armies have always been accompanied by hoardes of attached civilians, they were there for two reasons, either to give a service to the troops or to attempt to live off them.

Written by a former officer of The Royal Tank Regiment and providing an interesting history of camp followers from wives and children, servants, butlers, tradesmen, artisans, nurses and entertainers to a thousand and one other voluntary organisations providing anything from a cup of tea to carnal delights.

 

George & Anne Forty

Hardcover large format with d/w 223pp Midas Books 1979 1st Ed

 

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