Peter the Great's Army (2) : Cavalry (Men-At-Arms, 264) - Softcover

Konstam, Angus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855323486 ISBN 13: 9781855323483

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

By the time of his death in 1725 Peter the Great had placed Russia among the foremost European powers, and had created a military system that has infuenced the European balance of power until the present day. In this companion volume to Men-at-Arms 260, Peter the Great's Army 1: Infantry, Angus Konstam discusses Tsar Peter's cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces such as the Cossacks, exploring their composition and effectiveness, and also outlines the development of the Russian train of artillery. The Author's text is complemented by a multitude of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by David Rickman.

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:

Angus Konstam has written several books for Osprey, mainly on 18th century subjects. His recent works include Campaign 44 Pavia 1525 and Elite 67 Pirates 1660–1730. Angus previously worked as a Curator of Weapons at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. He now devotes himself to full-time writing, indulging his passion for maritime and naval history to the maximum.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1855323486
• ISBN 13: 9781855323483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Rickman Dave