Armies of the First Carlist War 1833–39

Author:   Gabriele Esposito ,  Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Volume:   515
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9781472825230


Pages:   48
Publication Date:   28 December 2017
Format:   Paperback
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Armies of the First Carlist War 1833–39


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The First Carlist War broke out after the death of King Ferdinand VII, the king restored at the end of the Peninsular War thanks to Wellington's victory. The crown was claimed by both his daughter Isabella, backed by the Liberal party and his brother Don Carlos, at the head of northern ultra-conservatives centred in the Basque provinces and Navarre. The Liberals or 'Cristinos' were supported by a 10,000-strong British Legion of volunteers led by a former aide to Wellington as well as the British Royal Navy, a Portuguese division, and the French Foreign Legion. With both armies still using Napoleonic weapons and tactics, early victories were won by the Basque general Zumalacarregui. After his death in 1835 a see-saw series of campaigns followed, fought by conventional armies of horse, foot and guns, supported by many irregulars and guerrillas. This little known multi-national campaign provides a fascinating postscript to the Peninsular War of 1808–14, and its uniforms present a colourful and varied spectacle.

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Author:   Gabriele Esposito ,  Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   515
Weight:   0.166kg
ISBN:  

9781472825230


ISBN 10:   1472825233
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   28 December 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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This publication is recommended for those interested in European History, and especially for Figure painters. It is a treasure trove of information and artwork featuring the uniforms and weapons that were used during this conflict. The book is very well written and informative. The illustrations are excellent in and of themselves, and add enormously to the overall high quality and value of the publication. - IPMS / USA


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Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history. His main field of research is the military of 19th-century Latin America, but his interests range from the Ancient world to modern post-colonial conflicts. He has published several works in the UK, including MAA 499 Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance 1864-70 and MAA 504 Armies of the War of the Pacific 1879–83, and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines.

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