Author: HAMILTON, SIR IAN
Title: The Soul and Body of an Army
Description: London: Edward Arnold & Co, 1921. First Edition. Hardcover. 303 pages. Hamilton had an extensive heralded career with the British military and was a prolific author. "Here, greatly daring, I have taken an Army as my theme - that mould of steel which fixes bodies and souls into another pattern from those of agriculture or commerce." - from page 24. Includes the following interesting chapters: Knowledge of Armies; Higher Organization; Organization Generally; Military Organization; Discipline; Training; Numbers; Genius; Patriotism; Application of Higher Organization; Application of Organization to the Troops; Application of Discipline, Training, Patriotism. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. Long closed opening to first blank leaf. Above-average wear. Backstrip completely open at back board. Interesting small vintage Calcutta bookseller label inside back board. A worthy reading copy of this fascinating and valuable military reference.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Army Military Administration Morale Organization Discipline Training Patriotism. Fair .

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