It is also of some interest to Canterbury. Primarily a military history, exploring the lot of 19th century soldiers, the book also deals in detail with a number of important social events of Victorian Britain. Along the way, hopefully proving that many Victorian soldiers were not blunderers, but professional soldiers." Exploring the routines, drills, tactics, and ideals, which would have made up Duncan's daily life, and defined him as a career soldier at peace and at war. essional Soldier' examines the everyday existence of a 19th century cavalryman, as he rises through the ranks from Private to Colonel. Promoted from the ranks during the winter hell of the Crimean War, he went on to fight in the Indian Mutiny, before becoming the Fort Major of Edinburgh Castle, and retiring as an Honorary Colonel. "The son of a gardener, James Duncan enlisted in the 17th Lancers in 1842. A Professional Soldier : The Story Of Cavalryman James Duncan, And His Exploits In Ireland, The Crimea, And India, During The Reign Of Queen Victoria
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