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18th-Century Highlanders (Men-at-Arms)

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Not a bad booklet, overall. Covers the British Highland regiments raised during this period. Good illustrations of the development of the Highland uniform, with excellent photos of actual parts of the clothing apparel modeled to illustrate how it was actually worn. Regimental histories and eccentricies are not particularly covered, except in the illustration descriptions. Good book for the gamer or uniform enthusiast.

I liked this book pretty much. I thought it was well written and had nicely detailed pictures. There was a lot of information and it was very interesting. The one thing that could make it better is if there was more info. on Highlanders in the American Revolution. Overall I thought it was a very good book.

'18th Century Highlanders' is an examination of the history and uniforms of the Highland Regiments raised in the British Army in the mid-late 18th Century. Though it may not serve as a good introduction to the casual reader, it is useful for someone interested in this topic for some fine details on the uniforms and colors, and also for a list of all the regiments and fencibles that took part in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War, the American War, and the Indian War. A section of the book is also dedicated to the regiments' weapons, and the basics of Highland dress.

The color plates, by Mike Chapell, are probably some of the best to appear in any of Osprey's titles on the Highlanders. They are detailed and attractive, and are a pleasure to look at as much as they are dependable for accuracy in minor details.

Overall, this is a nice book for anyone with a serious interest in these most colorful soldiers of the 18th Century British Army.

The book was in great shape, great information on The highland regt. of the 18th century....a must!!