Security And Defence In South-West England Before 1800
From Roman times down to the eighteenth century, the South West of England comprised a striking example of the importance of matters of security and defence to a local society easily threatened by external enemies and by internal conflicts and tensions. These studies provide a fascinating series of vignettes illustrating perennial and enduring problems in the history of the British Isles.
Contributions by: Dr Anne Duffin, Dr Robert Higham, Prof. Valerie A. Maxfield, Professor Ivan Roots, Dr David J. Starkey, Prof. Joyce Youings