Polish Armies (1) : 1569-1696 (Men-At-Arms Series, 184) (Men-at-Arms, 184) - Softcover

Brzezinski, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085045736X ISBN 13: 9780850457360

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1987

Synopsis

Few people will realise that at one time the Polish state was one of Europe's great powers. One of the chief instruments of her success was undoubtedly her army, which though small can claim many accomplishments and major successes in the 16th and 17th centuries. Richard Brzezinski redresses this imbalance by providing a portrait of Polish armies from 1569-1696, detailing their history, organisation, arms, armour, insignia and dress, accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight superb full page colour plates by Angus McBride.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Richard Brzezinski is a young historian and a leading expert on the military history of central and Eastern Europe, greatly admired for his primary research and painstaking work in archives in Sweden, Germany and Poland. His previous titles for Osprey include two Men-at-Arms about the army of Gustavus Adolphus and Campaign 68: Lutzen 1632.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 085045736X
• ISBN 13: 9780850457360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: McBride Angus