The Spanish conscript and his family by Jane Margaret Strickland is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience during times of war. Through the eyes of the Spanish conscript and his family, Strickland delves into the personal sacrifices, resilience, and resilience of individuals caught in the turmoil of conflict. With her insightful prose and sensitive character development, Strickland paints a vivid picture of the emotional toll and the bonds of love and survival that transcend borders. This powerful novel offers a moving glimpse into the lives of those affected by war and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Susan Walton focuses on the life and writings of Charlotte Yonge as a prism for understanding the construction of mid-Victorian masculinities. Hugely popular and prolific, Yonge appealed to a wide audience because she did not parade her religious convictions but embedded them within lively narratives. Walton's study offers important insights into Yonge's models of fatherhood, and her promotion of military values and mission work, both at home and abroad.

This book focuses on military conscription in 22 countries that represent the world's regions. The purpose is to shed light on the history, politics, and main events that led to the choice of conscription or professional military forces in the countries under study. While we acknowledge that practical and technological developments played major roles in this choice, we also understand that racial and gender relations, social group and political regime dynamics, regional influences, and international forces also affected military composition and relations to the rest of the society. Through this review, we aim at providing an easy-to-access source of knowledge about military mobilization policies and historical developments as well as the main ideas, politics, and events that shaped them. Through this review, we offer a glimpse on developments that influenced societies and political systems and were reflected in their militaries.