| The American Indian Wars 1860-90 Contributor(s): Katcher, Philip (Author), Embleton, Gerry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0850450497 ISBN-13: 9780850450491 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1992 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 973.8 |
| LCCN: 77371361 |
| Series: Men-At-Arms (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.25" W x 9.73" (0.41 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The American Indian Wars, the most famous of which were fought on the great Western plains between 1860 and 1890, were among the most tragic of all conflicts ever fought. To the victor went no less than the complete domination of the continent, to the loser total extinction. Accustomed only to small scale skirmishing and raiding, the Indians were doomed from the start. They had never fought a European-style war with its constant pressure and co-ordinated strategies. Philip Katcher details the armies of both sides, paying particular attention to their organization and uniforms. |
Contributor Bio(s): Embleton, Gerry: - Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular. He lives in Switzerland, where since 1988 he has also become well known for designing and creating life-size historical figures for museums. |