THE NEAREST GUARD
500 Years of protecting the Sovereign
by David Edelsten
Foreword by HM The Queen:
“...This lively story of the Nearest Guard will serve as a reminder of the rich panoply of British history in which the Gentlemen played so central a part. It should be an inspiration for generations to come. So I commend this book to readers of every walk of life…”
Author David Edelsten has written a fascinating and highly readable history of the Body Guard’s 500 years from its foundation in the turbulent times of Henry VIII through to today. The emphasis is very much on the Gentlemen at Arms and their considerable contribution to military history. David Edelsten has put into context the differing historical settings of Body Guard’s remarkable record of service.
ISBN: 978-1-903071-26-7
Size: 240 X 240mm
Pages: 224
Price: £29.99
