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Matchlock Musketeer: 1588-1688
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Matchlock Musketeer: 1588-1688
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Keith Roberts
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Illustrated by Stephen Walsh
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Series | Warrior |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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Category/Genre | British and Irish History Small firearms, guns and other equipment |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781841762128
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Classifications | Dewey:356.1620941 |
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Illustrations |
62 b/w; 10 col
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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Publication Date |
15 February 2002 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Matchlock Musketeer follows the lives of soldiers armed with this weapon from its adoption by the English in Queen Elizabeth's reign until its replacement with the flintlock at the end of the 17th century. It was used extensively during the Armada Campaign, the English Civil War, The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. The musketeer's experience in battle, skirmish, siege and camp saw both change and continuity during this period. The common experiences of the musketeer (including digging trenches, firing and fighting, and life on campaign) are explored in this title.
Author Biography
Keith Roberts is one of the most highly respected English Civil War historians. He has spent more than a decade studying the civil wars in the British Isles and has had a number of books and articles published on the subject. Stephen Walsh studied art at the North East Wales Institute. Since then he has worked mainly for the American historical board-game market, fulfilling a lifelong interest in historical subjects. His American works include the best-selling Settlers of Catan. He has also produced many pieces of artwork inspired by J R R Tolkien. He is married with two children and lives in Macclesfield.
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