The Wild Geese

The Irish Brigades of France and Spain

Mark McLaughlin, Chris Warner

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

History; British & Irish history; Military life & institutions

Series: Men-at-Arms

In the early years of the English Civil War, a French traveller in England remarked that the Irish 'are better soldiers abroad than at home'. Between 1585 and 1818, over half a million Irish were lured from their homeland by promises of glory, money and honour in a constant emigration romantically styled 'The Flight of the Wild Geese'. Throughout this period, the Irish brigades in France and Spain participated in conflicts ranging from the wars of the Spanish and Austrian Succession to the Napoleonic Wars. Spanning over two centuries of history, this book examines the uniforms and organization of the Wild Geese in France and Spain.

By: Mark McLaughlin
Illustrated by: Chris Warner
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: illustrated edition
Volume: 102
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780850453584
ISBN 10: 0850453585
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark McLaughlin is a respected military historian with a special interest in Irish forces. This is his first Osprey title. Chris Warner is a well-known military artist who has illustrated several books for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series. He is truly versatile in his painting and has illustrated a variety of subjects from 17th century armies to the Boxer Rebellion.