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'Empire-Enlarging Genius': Scottish Imperial Yeomanry Volunteers in the Boer War.
- Source :
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War in History . Jul2006, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p299-328. 30p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The article examines Scotland's engagement with the Boer War, through the medium of Imperial Yeomanry detachments raised locally between 1900 and 1902. Drawing partly on data from surviving attestation forms, a picture is built up of the recruitment profiles, enlistment motivations, and war experiences of these 'soldier-citizens'. This volunteering phenomenon is placed in the context of the Scottish military tradition and popular empire loyalty. Geographically and socially inclusive, the 'Scottish Yeomanry' represented a distinctive presence within the larger UK corps. Its war service captured the popular imagination and helped reconnect public opinion with Scotland's role in the broader imperial project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09683445
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- War in History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20722596
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1191/0968344506wh340oa