The English Garrison of Tangier

Charles II's Colonial venture in the Mediterranean 1661-1684

Andrew Abram

Essential book on the forces of Charles II's colonial expedition

There are very few books on Charles II's army. You could probably count them on one hand. This one is destined to be added to the list of the best and will be considered a classic in the future.

It is so detailed. Many documents are transcribed even down to the diet of the troops. Life under the various governors are looked at and there is a chapter dedicated to the Moorish adversaries which I found particularly useful. The great siege of 1680 is covered in depth. The fortifications are examined with many maps and illustrations by the like of Wenceslaus Hollar who also provides a look at the troops captured for posterity as they go about garrison life. Plenty of small-scale actions for the wargamer. All in all a very good book that tells the whole story in great depth and one I would recommend for anyone interested in England's early colonial activities or the army of Charles II.