Radical General: Sir George De Lacy Evans, 1787-1870

1983. x, 262pp. "Even by early nineteenth-century standards George de Lacy Evans was an extraordinary public figure. An Anglo-Irishman, he combined a distinguished military career with a fervent radical commitment. As an MP he campaigned vigorously for political, fiscal and administrative reform. He was to become one of the leading advocates of army reform, promoting the abolition of flogging, an end to the urchase system, and better pay and conditions for the men." There is a minor bump to the top corner of the upper board. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no inscriptions.