Historical Record of the Eighteenth, or the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1684, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848.

The volume offers a thorough chronicle of one of Britain’s oldest infantry units, tracing its foundation in the late seventeenth century through the mid‑nineteenth century. It begins with the regiment’s establishment in 1684, describing its early organization, the towns and garrisons where it was posted, and the political backdrop of its creation. Readers are guided through the first decades of service, seeing how the unit grew from a modest company into a respected foot regiment.

The narrative then moves into the regiment’s active engagements, listing battles, sieges, and campaigns across Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, and noting any colours, trophies, or enemy standards captured. Detailed rolls record officers who received medals, citations, or promotions, alongside the names of those who fell or were wounded, giving a human face to the statistics. The work also explains the origins of the regiment’s badges and devices, illustrating how honour and tradition were formally recognised.