""A Personal History of the Horse Guards: From 1750 to 1872"" is a historical book written by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the Horse Guards, a British Army regiment responsible for providing ceremonial and security duties for the monarch. The author covers the regiment's history from 1750 to 1872, including their involvement in major battles such as the Battle of Waterloo and the Crimean War. Stocqueler also delves into the daily life of the soldiers, their training, equipment, and uniforms. The book is a comprehensive study of the Horse Guards and their role in British military history during the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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