A Ross, J. (John) 1848-1926 creator Wilkinson, Nevile Rodwell, Sir 1869-1940 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895" by J. Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history and significant events involving the Coldstream Guards, a prestigious regiment of foot guards in the British Army, during a pivotal period that includes the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and extends into key military campaigns such as the Crimean War and the Egyptian campaigns." The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Coldstream Guards' participation in major historical events following the Battle of Waterloo. It begins with a recounting of Napoleon's defeat and the subsequent political turmoil in France, emphasizing the guards' role during the military occupation and their involvement in various international conflicts. The author mentions how this history is a continuation of previous works, indicating a legacy of valor, the struggles within the regiment, and the broader implications of their actions for England and Europe during this transformative era. Overall, Ross aims to provide a faithful and accurate portrayal of the Coldstream Guards' legacy, underlining their courage and commitment throughout various hardships and wars. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-02-10 Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 Great Britain. Army. Coldstream Guards UA Original publication data not identified 01022926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58852 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58852 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134345.0 58852