French Dragoons: Volume 1: 1669-1749

Paperback

Main Details

Title French Dragoons: Volume 1: 1669-1749
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ludovic Letrun
SeriesOfficers & Soldiers
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 200
ISBN/Barcode 9782352503545
Audience
General
Illustrations 66 plates of illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Histoire & Collections
Imprint Histoire & Collections
Publication Date 19 January 2014
Publication Country France

Description

According to Pere Daniel the Dragoon corp got its origins under the reign of Henry II, with the mounted arquebusiers, created in 1554. Those were mostly small units of infantrymen, travelling on horses and firing when dismounted. The nickname 'dragoon' actually appeared later, under the reign of Henri III, and designate as well mounted arquebusiers, carabiniers and muskeeters. In this book, you will discover the magnificent uniforms of those cavalrymen, from the first XVIIth century wars, to the battles led by Louis XV's generals. 66 plates illustrate 200 horsemen and 60 flags. THIS BOOK IS IN ENGLISH.