Trompette et timbalier, vers 1695

 

March For Two Pairs of Kettledrums - Philidor

 By Andre and Jacques Philidor, 1683

Performed by Adrian Ingles and Tracy Freeze "The March for Two Pairs of Kettledrums was first performed by the brothers Philidor in the presence of King Louis XIV at Versailles in 1683. Andre Philidor, also librarian of the Royal Music Library, transcribed the March in 1705. It was first published in The Journal of the Galpin Society IX, June 1956 in an article by Caldwell Titcomb. The dynamics suggested in this edition were not contained in the source but were added by the editor."

MONRO HIS EXPEDITION VVITH THE VVORTHY SCOTS REGIMENT (CALLED Mac-Keyes Regiment) levied in August 1626.

 Good time to read this as it starts August 1626.

Monro his expedition vvith the vvorthy Scots Regiment (called Mac-Keyes Regiment) levied in August 1626. by Sr. Donald Mac-Key Lord Rhees, colonell for his Majesties service of Denmark, and reduced after the Battaile of Nerling, to one company in September 1634. at Wormes in the Paltz Discharged in severall duties and observations of service; first under the magnanimous King of Denmark, during his warres against the Emperour; afterward, under the invincible King of Sweden, during his Majesties life time; and since, under the Directour Generall, the Rex-chancellor Oxensterne and his generalls. Collected and gathered together at spare-houres, by Colonell Robert Monro ... for the use of all worthie cavaliers favouring the laudable profession of armes. To which is annexed the abridgement of exercise, and divers practicall observations, for the younger officer his consideration; ending with the souldiers meditations going on service. | Early English Books Online | University of Michigan Library Digital Collections

Summer of Blood

 Thought I'd like to read a book about the Peasants' Revolt and the Library has this one. Lovely.

Louis XIV's Army René Chartrand (Author) , Francis Back (Illustrator)

 My favourite Osprey. Pics are so darn good. Came out in 1988 which was just in time for fuelling our fantasies about reenacting the 1690s which never happened. I tried a few places like Namur and Charles Fort Ireland. There was a bit of a scene in Ireland (Sligo and so forth) but I never went.

WSS French from Warfare Miniatures

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Join Laoch Living History this Sunday for more historical fun in the sun. Meet the Musketeer and the Dragoon. Talk to the Barber Surgeon about tooth worms and find out what life was like on campaign from the Drill Sargent and the Artillery gunner. In the afternoon join costumed historian Tola Collier and walk the battlefield in the footsteps of soldiers from all over 17th century Europe