Historical Record of the Sixteenth, or, the Bedfordshire Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1688, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848

"Historical Record of the Sixteenth, or, the Bedfordshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a mid-19th century historical book that tells the story of the Sixteenth Regiment from when it was created in 1688 to its activities up to 1848. The book probably talks about the important battles the regiment fought in, how its leaders changed over time, and how it helped in different military campaigns. It also gives a look into the lives of the soldiers who were part of it. The book starts by explaining the historical situation when the Sixteenth Regiment was started, especially during a time of big political changes in England. Cannon emphasizes the regiment's vital role in the 1688 Revolution and its early battles in France and the Netherlands, while exploring the period's military structure and the evolving nature of combat. This historical backdrop connects the regiment's rich history to the development of military strategies, foreshadowing the conflicts and key events the regiment would face in the decades to come.