This book is a complete history of the Yeomen of the Guard, the oldest military body in existence in England, from their origin in the 15th century until 1885. It also includes a brief account of the Tower Warders, another prominent group of British soldiers. Author Thomas Preston, himself a member of the Yeomen of the Guard, provides an insider's view of the organization and its activities throughout its history. This work has been selected...
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