London: Osprey Publishing. Near Fine. 1997. Paperback. 1855325543 . Warrior Series; B&W and Color Illustrations; 9.6 X 7.0 X 0.2 inches; 64 pages; Soft cover has red spine with white lettering. Covers have slight rubbing, scuffing, sunning. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with b/w and color pictures. #19 in 'The Warrior Series'. During this period, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force. However, due to its role as a police force at home, and demonisation by American propaganda, the army was viewed as little removed from a penal institution run by aristocratic dilettantes. This view, still held by many today, is challenged by Stuart Reid, who paints a picture of an increasingly professional force. This was an important time of change and improvement for the British Army, and British Redcoat 1740-1793 fully brings this out in its comprehensive examination of the lives, conditions and experiences of the late 18th-century infantryman. ' Glossary. .

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Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His lifelong interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. His other titles for Osprey include a three-volume work in the Men-at-Arms series on King George's Army 1740-1793 and Warrior 21 Highland Clansman 1689-1746.

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Bookseller: Pegasusbooks.biz (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12004
Title: British Redcoat 174093
Author: Reid, Stuart
Illustrator: Richard Hook
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
ISBN 10: 1855325543
ISBN 13: 9781855325548
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1997
Keywords: 1855325543, 9781855325548;, Military History;, Linguistics;, British History;, Soldiers Life;, 18th Century English History;, Weapons;, Armor;, Uniforms;

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