Wars of Louis Quatorze

A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century

Friday, 8 May 2026

This looks useful


 Stuart Peachey

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Labels: 16th century, early 17th century

Thursday, 7 May 2026

Directions for Musters, Cambridge, 1638

 Terrible quality. Text here Directions for musters Wherein is shevved the order of drilling for the musket and pike. Set forth in postures, with the words of command, and brief instructions for the right use of the same. | Early English Books Online 2 | University of Michigan Library Digital Collections


google have a good copy here
Posted by Ralphus at 13:21 No comments:
Labels: early 17th century

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Event in Poland

 Muzeum Pałac Saski w Kutnie. See more at Facebook




Posted by Ralphus at 13:15 No comments:
Labels: Polish, reenactment

Military discipline; or the art of war, ... 1689

Posted by Ralphus at 08:06 No comments:
Labels: book military history, Late 17th Century

Baroco Ukrainian Cossack miniatures (28mm)

 BarocoMiniatures @BarocoMiniatures - MyMiniFactory




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Labels: wargaming

Monday, 4 May 2026

Honourable Artillery Company 1635

 from https://archive.org/.../honourableartil.../page/n85/mode/2up






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Labels: early 17th century

Seven Times Salt Prince Rupert's March

 The whole album is here

17th C Fifers companion, yorkshirecorpsofdrums.com/16th Century.html

Posted by Ralphus at 11:23 No comments:
Labels: English Civil War, music
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