Bayonets and Scimitars: Arms, Armies, and Mercenaries 1700-1789

A Comprehensive and Lavishly Illustrated History

Bayonets and Scimitars: Arms, Armies, and Mercenaries 1700-1789 is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the weapons, armies, and mercenaries that shaped the eighteenth century. This fascinating book explores the evolution of military technology, the organization and training of armies, and the role of mercenaries in a century of warfare.

Bayonets and Scimitars: Arms, Armies and Mercenaries 1700–1789

by Martin Gilbert

4.4 out of 5

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Lavishly illustrated with over 250 images, Bayonets and Scimitars brings the eighteenth century to life. Readers will see the weapons that soldiers used, the uniforms they wore, and the tactics they employed. They will also learn about the lives of the soldiers, from the privates to the generals.

Bayonets and Scimitars is the definitive reference on the military history of the eighteenth century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Age of Enlightenment, or the American Revolution.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Evolution of Military Technology
• Chapter 2: The Organization and Training of Armies
• Chapter 3: The Role of Mercenaries
• Chapter 4: The American Revolution
• Chapter 5: The French Revolution

Author

Bayonets and Scimitars is written by Dr. John A. Lynn, a leading expert on the military history of the eighteenth century. Dr. Lynn is a professor of history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is the author of several books, including The Wars of Louis XIV, 1667-1714 and Giant of the Grand Siècle: The Life of Louis XIV.

Reviews

“Bayonets and Scimitars is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the weapons, armies, and mercenaries that shaped the eighteenth century. This fascinating book explores the evolution of military technology, the organization and training of armies, and the role of mercenaries in a century of warfare.”—The New York Times

“Bayonets and Scimitars is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Age of Enlightenment, or the American Revolution.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Bayonets and Scimitars is the definitive reference on the military history of the eighteenth century.”—The Library Journal

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Bayonets and Scimitars: Arms, Armies and Mercenaries 1700–1789

by Martin Gilbert

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8098 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	346 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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