The Men of Warre

The clothes, weapons and accoutrements of the Scots at war 1460-1600

Jenny Scott

A fascinating look at Scottish military history.

I enjoyed Edinburgh author Jenn Scott's last book for Helion called 'I am Minded to Rise' on early Jacobites. This one is just as good, looking at the earlier periods from the end of medieval age up to 1600 and very fine it is too. The peculiar weapons of the Scots are looked as well as the appearance of Highland and Lowland soldiers. This was a turbulent time for Scotland and this was a time of change technologically with the arrival of Blackpowder weapons. I particularly like the Flodden, and Pinkie era but it also covers Border Reivers. It really is immersive to Scottish military history. Lifelike art by the talented Sean O'Brogain makes this an attractive package. So if you like Scottish history and Renaissance warfare this book you will love.

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