Essays about: "Celicia Widell"

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  1. 1. The Fighting Man and the Beginning of Professionalism : The East India Company Military Officer 1750–1800

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Celicia Widell; [2020]
    Keywords : East India Company; East India Company army; army; professionalization; professionalism; fighting man; officer; India;

    Abstract : Earlier research has claimed that the British officer corps did not go through professionalization until the emergence of institutionalized education for military officers in the 19th century. This study argues that British officers in service of the East India Company in India showed signs of professionalization before 1800, contrary to earlier claims. READ MORE