In the Ranks of the C.I.V. (Illustrated Edition‪)‬

In the Ranks of the C.I.V. is a firsthand narrative of military life during the Second Boer War, written by Erskine Childers from his own experiences with the City Imperial Volunteers. The book offers vivid snapshots of life on campaign: long marches across dusty plains, laborious camp routines, and moments of both companionship and hardship.

Childers’s voice balances clarity with reflection, capturing the daily reality of soldiers far from home and the unique character of a volunteer corps made up of men from different walks of life. This illustrated edition brings the story to life with 14 specially prepared illustrations that help readers visualise both people and landscapes of the period.

An engaging account for readers of military history, personal narratives, and colonial conflicts, this book provides insight into the human side of warfare at the dawn of the twentieth century.