In the preface to this 1859 book Harriet Martineau (1802 1876)
tells the reader that this 'is not a work of invention' or a
'fancy-piece' and thereby sets the tone for a study that is partly
historical and partly sociological. In the writing of the book,
Martineau collaborated with another prominent nineteenth-century
figure, Florence Nightingale. They wished to gain political support
for improvements in military hygiene and health care. Martineau
draws on Nightingale's experiences when nursing wounded soldiers
during the Crimean War and builds it into a strong narrative that
describes the conditions that soldiers experienced in the barracks,
in hospitals and on the field, making practical recommendations as
to how to improve these areas, by legislation if necessary, so as
to ensure the future good health of Britain's armed forces. For
more information on this author, see http:
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