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Uniforms of the French Revolutionary Wars 1789-1802

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This 1981 book is a great addition to a library on the French Revolution. The introduction sets the stage for the 66 pages of color uniform illustrations. The pictures are detailed although the descriptions on the pages are not. Each color plate corresponds to a description after the picture section. Although the descriptions are short, they have enough information to give you a sense of the history of the uniform and why the uniform was used and where in the war.

This book covers the uniforms as they transitioned from Frederican to the better-known Napoleonic Glory Years. These are the soldiers that forged Gen. Bonaparte's reputation in Northern Italy. Some obscure entries, too, for those miniature collectors looking, say, for a dromedary corps! Good buy!!

Haythornthwaite provides background to the French Revolutionary Wars followed by 62 pages of color illustrations keyed to 44 pages of text descriptions.A nicely illustrated look at the men who composed the French Army and the Allies, their weapons and equipment, and their tactics in combat. Six appendices provide further information on French and Prussian uniforms. New to this edition is an extended bibliography.Useful appendices, a bibliography, glossary, and index round out this book