This book surveys and examines the history of Britain's soldiers from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. It focuses on the lifecycle of a soldier, including enlistment and experience, and on identity, representations and place in society. It covers the diverse military forces of the British crown - the regular army, home defence forces, part-time soldiers, auxiliaries, officers, non-commissioned officers and rank and file - across times of conflictand peace and their wider relationsh...

The Bible ReadingsHope in Jesus: Psalms - Christopher AshHope because Jesus rules (Psalm 2)Hope because Jesus was saved (Psalm 3)Hope because Jesus wept (Psalm 6)The SeminarsOur Future Hope - Michael ReevesHope and Grief - Joanna JacksonHope and Lament - Rico VillanuevaEvening CelebrationsWhy Hope? Grace! (2 Thessal...