Product Description

In British Napoleonic Uniforms, Carl Franklin's lavishly illustrated third volume for The History Press, these changes to the uniforms of all the numbered regiments of cavalry and infantry are discussed in detail. It is illustrated with more than two hundred full-colour plates of the uniforms and every aspect of their regimental distinctions. The book is divided into four parts. Part One considers the uniforms of the Heavy and Light cavalry regiments. It includes full-page colour illustrations of the Household Cavalry, the Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon Guards and Dragoons) and Light Cavalry (the Light Dragoons and Hussars). Part Two looks at the commonalities of the cavalry and considers uniforms appropriate to each regiment, such as headwear, the evolution of the uniforms and horse furniture. Part Three discusses the uniforms and distinctions of the infantry, including the regiments of Foot Guards and Infantry of the Line (Fusiliers, Light Infantry, Riflemen and Highland Regiments). Part Four shows the commonalties of the infantry and considers the uniform appropriate to each regiment, such as those of the Drummers and Highland Regiments, as well as their tartans.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18711 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-12
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Review
This is a real treat for the uniform buff and Napoleonic enthusiast ... a splendid book. --Military Illustrated, August '09

Every so often a masterpiece of a publication comes along, and this is one of them. --Ken Trotman - http://www.kentrotman.com/marlatest/franklin2.htm

Brilliantly written, planned and laid out, with absolutely superb colour illustrations throughout --Adjutant Magazine, December '09

Customer Reviews

Superb!
I find that when you pre-order books up to 6-8 months in advance of the publication date, the product, when it arrives, can be something of an anti-climax. Not so with this title. In short, the wait was worth it. This is a book that anyone with an interest in Napoleonic uniforms has been waiting for; it is superb. Excellent information, excellent illustrations. I am lucky enough to already own quite an extensive Napoleonic uniform library and I've cross-referenced information and uniform details found in Franklin's book with other titles and found the other titles wanting. C Franklin has done a fantastic job in pulling all of his research together and, it would appear, that he is quoting from primary sources for the key information. I must confess to not owning any other title by this author but, based on the quality of this book, I am purchasing 'British Napoleonic Field Artillery' and hoping that this has been produced to the same standard.

a beautiful book
This is a beautiful book if you like Military Uniforms and history. It is packed with illustrations and covers every regiment of the British Army. After reading this you will know what any regiment looked like in the Napoleonic wars; thier belts, buckles, shakoes, facings, etc. Sadly no history of each regiment, just uniforms! Each regiment has a page of illustrations to its self. Highly recomended for people interested in this period and probably essential to model makers.

Outstanding Reference Work
Having collected a number of reference books on Napoleonic uniforms and equipment over recent decades, including Mr Franklin's volume on British Napoleonic artillery, I wondered whether this new volume on British Napoleonic uniforms would be of significant value in my reference collection. Would it, for example, reach the high standards set for French Napoleonic uniforms in the Histoire et Collections series, in terms of the scope of its coverage of uniform variations. I was amazed at the quality and comprehensiveness of the work. Here is the dream volume for modellers of British Army subjects of the Napoleonic period. Every regiment of the permanent army is covered, as are a range of militia units. Details of uniforms for officers, NCOs, soldiers and musicians are included, together with weapons, equipment, saddelery, and so forth. Beautifully illustrated and printed, this is a wonderful addition to the collection, and is every bit as good as Mr Franklin's previous two volumes. One can only hope that he will now turn his attention to other uniforms of the British Napoleonic period - those of the Marines, the Royal Navy, and the emigre troops - to complete the series. We might then hope for a similar treatment of the British forces during the American revolutionary war and earlier. I hope to see many more excellent volumes produced by Mr Franklin and Spellmount.