Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the American War of Independence: Soundings in Sacral Aesthetics

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated encyclopeida was written and edited by military historians Kevin F. Kiley and Digby Smith with consultation by Jeremy Black (MBE). The encyclopedia is the history of the uniforms used by the British, French, Americans, Spanish, Germans, and Native Americans during the American Revolution from 1775-1783. The encyclopedia begins with a brief history of the background that sets up the American Revolution and describes the hostilities and how America was devited between anti-British rebels and pro-British loyalists. Then the editors give the illustrated description of the uniforms that were worn by the soldiers. Each illustration of the uniforms is absolutley excellent and colorful. The chapters are broken into the following with a few examples from each chapter: - Introduction - The Forging Of A Nation (The Founding Of America, Colonization and Emigration, The French and Indian War, The American Army, The British Army) - Militias, Early Continental Units And State Troops (Militia And State Troops, The Minutemen, The First Continentals, The Canadian Regiments, The Philadelphia Associators, Riflemen and Stockbridge Indians) - The Continental Army (THose Ragged Contnentals, Commanders and Staff, Headquarters Troops, Uniform Regulations of 1779, Legions and Partisans) - The Soldiers Of The King (The Army of the British Empire, Infantry, Royal Regiments, Fusiliers, highland Regiments, Irish Regiments, Light Infantry, American Loyalist Infantry, Specialist Troops) - The French, Germans, and Spanish (Allies and Mercenaries, French Infantry, Rochambeau's Expeditionary Force and Colonial Troops, French Cavalry and Legions, The Gribeauval Artillery System, Hesse-Cassel Infantry and Artillery, Brunswick Infantry and Cavalry, Anspach-Bayreuth, Anhalt-Zerbst and Waldeck, German Jagers, Spain) - The Naval Forces Of The War (The War at Sea, Ships of the Line and Frigates, Gunboats, Gundalows and Galleys, Royal Navy Ofifcers and Seamen, British Marines, French Royal Navy, Continental Navy Officers and Seamen) - Glossary - Index - Acknowledgements As stated above, these are just a few examples of this OUTSTANDING encyclopedia of uniforms used by the soldiers of the American Revolution. It is noted that alot of the soldiers from the Continental Army didn't wear the uniforms in this encyclopedia and most wore the civilian clothes that they enlisted in throughout the Revolutionary War. Are these ALL the uniforms that were worn by both sides during the war? Of course not. Are these a great sampling of the uniforms that were worn? Absolutely. The illustrations and coloring of the uniforms are excellent. The brief history of the regiments is fascinating and contributes highly to the understanding of the uniforms that were worn. This is a MUST HAVE to any American Revolution historian, scholar, buff, and student to have in their library. This book greatly enhanced my understanding of the regimental history of the soldiers that fought in the American Revolution and the uniforms that they wore. A great encylcopedia of the uniforms and a great historical book on the American Revolution! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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...this book is a required purchase. Between history and military events, hundreds of uniforms trace the major events of the American Revolution. Bravo the author who had already ventured in the epic age of Napoleon, and unexpectedly "colored" the parade of uniforms of the conflict with american, English, French and native americans army under the spotlight. Very nice to see, less if I have to think whether to paint hundreds of miniatures with alls this variety of colors.

I have had a long time interest in military history and often I've had to chose between dry historical tomes and books that feature black and white illustrations of uniforms. This book is full color, and a delightful resource of information. I would highly recommend it as an introductory book to young students. Full of portraits, paintings of battles and briming with attractive full color illustrations of what the men who fought the war wore. The text is a good overview of the war, and certainly a basis for deeper reading. For adults interested in uniform reference, you will find far more information on diverse subjects than you would in an Osprey Guide for about the same price. The only other book I could compare it to is John Mollo's book of uniforms of the American Revolution. A beautiful book, and attractive to new readers, uniformologists and the curious reader alike. A worthwhile purchase.

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