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More imagesOur National Defences : British Vulnerability and Strategic Reform. An article printed in 1871, written by James Fergusson : 43 Pages.
FORTIFICATIONS, STRATEGY, & THE SECURITY OF THE REALM : OUR NATIONAL DEFENCES IN 1871
Published by Quarterly Review, London, 1871
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Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 43 Pages. This article by James Fergusson offers a pointed analysis of Britainâs defensive posture in 1871, contrasting its parliamentary inertia and underfunded fortifications with the decisive military investments of continental powers. Fergusson draws comparisons with the United…States during the Civil War, highlighting the American Congressâs swift mobilisation of resources, and laments the British Parliamentâs reluctance to act with similar urgency. He warns of the strategic vulnerability of key imperial outposts such as Malta and Gibraltar, and stresses the importance of maintaining a strong, ready fleet. The essay blends military critique with political commentary, arguing that national defence must be treated not as a partisan issue but as a matter of existential priority. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.
