Edward M. Spiers

A succinct and accessible account of the history of chemical and biological weapons, from World War I to the present Often described as the misuse of science, chemical and biological weapons have incurred widespread opposition over the years. Despite condemnation from the United Nations, governments, and the disarmament lobby, they remain very real options for rogue states and terrorists. In...

The Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902 reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder from the Crimean War to the end of the nineteenth century. It examines how the soldier commented on this imperial experience, largely through letters, diaries, and poems published in the provincial press, how his exploits were reviewed in Scotland and how...