| British Colours & Standards 1747-1881 (2): Infantry Contributor(s): Sumner, Ian (Author), Hook, Richard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841762016 ISBN-13: 9781841762012 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2001 Annotation: In this second of a two-part sequence a respected vexillologist describes, explains and illustrates a wide variety of the King's and Regimental colours carried during the 18th and 19th centuries by British Household, Regular, Militia and Volunteer infantry regiments. The successive regulations between 1747 and 1881 - when the carrying of colours in the field ceased - are supported by comprehensive tables of 'ancient badges' and battle honours; many careful drawings; and by ten dazzling plates by Richard Hook, detailing some 35 flags in full colour, as well as a number of famous colour-bearers. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) |
| Dewey: 941 |
| Series: Elite |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.40 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Richard: - Richard Hook is an internationally acclaimed artist, renowned for his paintings of Native American culture. |